NBA roundup: Luka Doncic puts up triple-double as Lakers top Mavs

Lakers 107, Mavericks 99

Luka Doncic recorded his first triple-double with Los Angeles (19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) against his former club, sparking the Lakers to their third straight win. LeBron James notched 27 points and 12 boards, Austin Reaves added 20 points, and Rui Hachimura chipped in 15 as L.A. improved to 3-2 since acquiring Doncic. Kyrie Irving tallied 35 points for Dallas, and Klay Thompson contributed 22, including 11 in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs fell to 5-6 since Jan. 31. Max Christie, part of the trade package from the Lakers, posted 10 points in his ninth game with Dallas.

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Grizzlies 151, Suns 148 (OT)

Memphis outlasted Phoenix in overtime behind seven extra-session points from Jaylen Wells. Ja Morant overcame shooting struggles to produce 29 points and eight assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 before fouling out in regulation. Desmond Bane helped with 25 points and nine assists. Devin Booker’s 28 points and 10 assists topped five Suns in double figures; Kevin Durant provided 26 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, and Bradley Beal logged his first double-double this season (24 points, 11 assists).

Celtics 111, Raptors 101

Jaylen Brown recorded eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as visiting Boston picked up its sixth consecutive victory. Jayson Tatum (19 points, 11 assists) and Derrick White (22 points, five assists, three steals) helped power the Celtics. RJ Barrett paced Toronto with 22 points, while Scottie Barnes had 21 in the Raptors’ seventh loss in nine games.

Cavaliers 122, Magic 82

Ty Jerome’s 20 points off the bench fueled Cleveland’s eighth consecutive victory and its 12th win in 13 outings. Evan Mobley contributed 17 points and eight boards for the Cavs, who jumped out to a 34-16 first-quarter lead and never looked back. Paolo Banchero collected 26 points for Orlando, which lost Cole Anthony in the third quarter to a hyperextended left knee.

Rockets 100, Bucks 97

Jalen Green tallied 25 points — including two clutch free throws with 8.1 seconds left — lifting Houston to its fourth win in six games. Alperen Sengun finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Damian Lillard missed two free throws plus a potential tying 3-pointer late, ending Milwaukee’s four-game win streak. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

Pelicans 109, Spurs 103

Trey Murphy III dropped 24 points as New Orleans climbed back from a 19-point deficit to defeat San Antonio for the second game in a row. Zion Williamson (18 points), CJ McCollum (13), and Jordan Hawkins (12) also contributed. Devin Vassell scored 20 points for the Spurs, while Harrison Barnes and De’Aaron Fox each added 15, but San Antonio let a double-digit lead slip away once again.

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Warriors 128, Hornets 92

Seven players scored in double figures for Golden State, led by Buddy Hield’s 16 points, as the Warriors cruised to their fourth consecutive victory. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green each had 15 points, and Kevin Knox II added 12. Charlotte — playing without LaMelo Ball on the second night of a back-to-back — lost by 36 points, its third straight defeat by an average of over 43. KJ Simpson and Hield shared the game high with 16 points apiece.

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