In other games, Kings guard Russell Westbrook recorded his 209th career triple-double, while the Magic extended their winning streak to seven games by beating the Heat.
Lakers star Luka Doncic stole the spotlight in a loaded seven-game NBA Sunday (PH time), one that also featured the Hawks and Magic stretching their winning streaks, and Russell Westbrook piling up yet another triple-double.
LUKA CALLS GAME; HAWKS, MAGIC EXTEND WINNING RUNS
- Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) def. Denver Nuggets (41-27), 127-125: Luka Doncic put the finishing touch on his 30-point triple-double with a game-winner in overtime, carrying the Lakers past the Nuggets in a pulsating finish.
Doncic tallied 30 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Lakers stretched their winning streak to five and climbed back to solo third in the crowded Western Conference.
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- Atlanta Hawks (36-31) def. Milwaukee Bucks (27-39), 122-99: Atlanta kept rolling in emphatic fashion, blowing out the Bucks by 23 points for its ninth straight win — the Hawks’ longest streak since the 2014-15 season.
CJ McCollum poured in 30 points, while Jalen Johnson delivered 23 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds for his 12th triple-double of the season.
- Sacramento Kings (17-51) def. LA Clippers (34-33), 118-109: Russell Westbrook recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double, helping the Kings snap the Clippers’ four-game winning streak.
- Orlando Magic (38-28) def. Miami Heat (38-30), 121-117: Orlando continued to have Miami’s number, beating the Heat for the fifth time this season and stretching its winning streak to seven games.
- San Antonio Spurs (49-18) def. Charlotte Hornets (34-34), 115-102: Returning from a one-game absence, Victor Wembanyama came close to a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists as the Spurs rolled to a strong road win.
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- Boston Celtics (44-23) def. Washington Wizards (16-50), 111-100: Jayson Tatum made the most of his season-high 32 minutes, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Celtics sent the Wizards to an 11th straight defeat.
- Philadelphia 76ers (36-31) def. Brooklyn Nets (17-50), 104-97: Behind Quentin Grimes’ season-high 28 points, the Sixers piled more misery on the Nets, who absorbed their third straight loss.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.