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In his comeback game, LeBron James scored thirty points to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs 123-118 at home.
The NBA’s reigning champion Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers once more, and in a game broadcast live on the BBC, Tyrese Maxey scored 24 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-97.
And after a brawl broke out during their 106-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was among the four players sent out.
In the fourth quarter, Pelicans players Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall, Miami reserve Thomas Bryant, and Butler all went to the locker room after Butler scored 23 points.
With 24 points from Bam Adebayo, Miami advanced to 31-25, sharing first place in the Eastern Conference Southeast division with the Orlando Magic.
James played in the All-Star Game in between but missed the previous two games due to a painful ankle. He then added nine assists and seven rebounds for the Lakers.
The Lakers advanced to 31-27 with Anthony Davis adding 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Victor Wembanyama contributing 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocked shots.
As a result, the top selection from last year’s draft became the youngest player in NBA history to record the uncommon “5×5” statistical feat, which entails at least five points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals in a single game.
Regarding the French rookie, James remarked, “He doesn’t have a ceiling.” “He is free to pursue any job path he chooses. I said how unique he was a long time ago, and it’s truly that easy.
After losing to the 76ers on the road for the second time in a row and the third time in four games overall, the Cavaliers are currently 36-19 and top of the Eastern Conference Central division.
The Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers 38-19 thanks to a 17th triple-double of the season from Nikola Jokic, who finished with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, division rivals, are the only teams in the Western Conference with more victories.
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After Minnesota, who are 39-17 with Oklahoma City, lost to the lowly Washington Wizards 147-106, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to victory 112-107 at the end of the All-Star break.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets, who included Stephen Curry’s younger brother Seth, 97-84 at home. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns fell short of the Houston Rockets 114-110 despite Kevin Durant’s 28 points.
