Luka Dončić Powers Lakers to Victory Over Dallas as Jokić and Giannis Fall Short of Triple-Doubles

Luka Dončić delivered a stellar performance as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This matchup marked the first meeting between the two teams since the trade that sent Dončić from Dallas. The game took place at the Crypto.com Arena, where the Slovenian star showcased his talent with a strong double-double, scoring 35 points and dishing out 11 assists.

Match Highlights

In addition to Dončić’s impressive stats, Austin Reaves scored a game-high 38 points, leading the Lakers in scoring. With this win, Dončić improved his record to 3-0 against his former team since the trade.

Other Game Outcomes

• Nikola Jokić achieved 21 points, 10 assists, but fell short of a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets lost 139-136 to the San Antonio Spurs.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points and 15 rebounds, yet the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the New York Knicks 118-109.
• The Orlando Magic edged the Detroit Pistons 112-109, led by Franz Wagner, who contributed 21 points.
• The Utah Jazz triumphed over the Sacramento Kings 128-119, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 28 points.

Upcoming NBA Cup Quarterfinals

• Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns (October 12)
• Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs (October 12)
• Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat (September 12)
• Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks (September 12)

NBA Results and Standings

The day’s outcomes included several close contests and standout performances:

In the standings, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 19-1 record, followed by the Lakers at 14-4. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons top the Eastern Conference at 15-4.