Luka Doncic helps Dallas Mavericks beat Brooklyn Nets

Luka Doncic showcased his skills by delivering a remarkable performance, scoring 49 points, to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a thrilling 125-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

In the final quarter, the Slovenian sensation showcased his shooting prowess, knocking down four consecutive three-pointers. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving, facing his former team for the first time since being traded from Brooklyn in February, contributed 17 points.

Another standout player of the night was Victor Wembanyama, who secured his first NBA win with the San Antonio Spurs. The 7ft 4in French rookie displayed his potential, tallying 21 points and 12 rebounds in a hard-fought 126-122 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets.

Wembanyama, regarded as one of the game’s brightest prospects, was the top draft pick this year, and his performance proved why he is considered a future star.

The Houston Rockets held a seven-point lead after three quarters, but Wembanyama dominated the closing moments, leveling the score at 111 with just 20 seconds left in regular time. He then made crucial baskets in overtime to secure the victory for the Spurs.

In other matchups, Steph Curry’s impressive performance propelled the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 win against the Sacramento Kings. Curry scored a game-high 41 points, while De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 39 points.

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 108-104 road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. Julius Randle’s near triple-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists helped the New York Knicks secure a 126-120 win against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Boston Celtics showcased their team chemistry as all five starters scored at least 17 points in their victory against the Miami Heat, reminiscent of their 2023 Eastern Conference finals matchup.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Chicago Bulls edged out the Toronto Raptors with Alex Caruso’s last-second three-pointer, securing a 104-103 victory.

Despite Donovan Mitchell’s outstanding performance of 43 points, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 108-105.

Under new coach Monty Williams, the Detroit Pistons celebrated their first win with a convincing 111-99 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets.

German brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner shined for the Orlando Magic, leading the team to a 102-97 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, contributing 23 and 17 points, respectively.

In a thrilling finish, the Utah Jazz secured a 120-118 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to Jordan Clarkson’s game-winning three-pointer in the final 30 seconds.