Luka Dončić unstoppable again: 42 points and 13 assists in Lakers' 138-117 win over Miami
Dončić scored 42 and handed out 13 assists as the Lakers defeated Miami 138-117; it was his fifth straight 37+ point game.
This morning 15 NBA games were played. Luka Dončić continued his spectacular start to the season, pouring in 42 points and adding 13 assists in the Lakers' 138-117 victory over Miami. It was his fifth consecutive game with at least 37 points. For the visitors, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring with 30 points and added 12 rebounds.
Denver fell at home to Portland, 110-118. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 28 points, while Jamal Murray scored 35 and Nikola Jokić added 26 for the Nuggets.
The champion New York Knicks claimed the city derby against Brooklyn, winning 103-90. Philadelphia delivered a convincing performance against Chicago, 126-107.
Golden State edged out Phoenix 116-113, paced by Stephen Curry's 34 points.
Other results
Additional victories were recorded by Oklahoma, Detroit, Atlanta, Sacramento, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio and Toronto across the slate of games.
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