Scoreboard
Celtics 144, Wizards 102
Mavericks 118, Bucks 112
Nuggets 129, Lakers 118
Pistons 121, Pacers 117
76ers 112, Cavaliers 108
Knicks 118, Magic 88
Heat 114, Raptors 109
Timberwolves 139, Rockets 132
Thunder 117, Suns 96
Spurs 113, Trail Blazers 92
Warriors 109, Kings 90
Clippers 119, Pelicans 100
What went down
Luka Doncic scored 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out 15 assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-112. Doncic was instrumental for his squad in the fourth quarter, scoring or assisting when needed.
The Mavs also got a huge boost from Dwight Powell and his double-double outing of 22 points and 13 rebounds. He also converted on a crucial and-1 play with less than six minutes remaining to help Dallas maintain its lead.
For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 28 points and 10 boards. The Bucks allowed their opponents to shoot 51.3 percent from the field.
The win by the Mavericks was their 49th of the season as they sit in fourth place in the West. The Bucks, meanwhile, are stuck in a log jam for spots 2-4 out in the East with their 48-30 record. They are tied with the Sixers and trail the Celtics’ record by half a game.
Big-time ballers
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic put up gaudy numbers for their respective teams. Just check out these stats:
- Embiid versus the Cavs: 44 points, 12-for-26 field goals, 17-for-20 free throws, three 3-pointers, 17 rebounds, three assists, and five blocks.
- Jokic versus the Lakers: 38 points, 15-for-22 field goals, 8-for-11 free throws, 18 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks.
Embiid or Jokic, who’s your MVP?
What he said
Kings head coach Alvin Gentry took the time to address the mass shooting in downtown Sacramento. The shooting happened just a few blocks away from Golden 1 Center where the Kings play. Before tipoff against the Warriors, both teams took a moment of silence for the victims.
Coach Alvin Gentry offers his condolences and thoughts on today’s mass shooting in downtown Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/ILaSm1CnUn
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2022
Did you see that?
Kyle Lowry made his return to Toronto for the first time since signing with the Heat. The Raptors made a tribute video for their beloved point guard.
From Canada to Klow. #WeTheNorth@Klow7 pic.twitter.com/s0icnqCfUB
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 3, 2022
