Baku:Sharjah Luka Doncic scored 32 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 124-114. This win bolstered the Lakers' position at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 10 wins and two defeats.
According to Sharjah 24, Doncic's impressive performance included 10 assists, eight rebounds, and five steals. He was supported by Sandro Mamukelashvili, who came off the bench to score 23 points, including five three-pointers. Walker Kessler contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Collin Sexton added 18 points to the Lakers' score.
In the same league matches, French star Victor Wembanyama delivered a remarkable performance for the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 40 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and recording nine blocks in approximately 25 minutes of play. This led the Spurs to a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns, marking their ninth consecutive win.
The Spurs, with a record of nine wins and two losses, are keeping pace with the Lakers at the top of the Western Conference. Rookie Dylan Harper added 17 points to the Spurs' tally, while De'Aaron Fox contributed 15. Despite Devin Booker's 32 points for Phoenix, the Suns could not avoid defeat.