2023-11-02 06:24:22
After three defeats in a row, the Toronto Raptors made an impressive comeback in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday (local time). The Canadians defeated title contender Milwaukee Bucks 130:111. Jakob Pöltl contributed his second double-double in a row with 14 points and eleven rebounds. The Viennese also recorded three blocks and two assists in 29:08 minutes on the floor.
The Raptors dominated the game right from the start. They were ahead 31:18 following the first quarter. Before the break, the lead grew to 27 points. The Bucks around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard had no chance. The two stars had to be content with 16 and 15 points respectively. In Toronto, in addition to Pöltl, German world champion Dennis Schröder (24 points, eleven assists) and Scottie Barnes (21 points, twelve rebounds) also scored double figures. The top scorer was Pascal Siakam with 26 points.
The Canadians are back in action on Thursday (today). They are visiting the Philadelphia 76ers, once morest whom they had to admit defeat 107:114 on Lake Ontario on Saturday.
The Denver Nuggets suffered their first loss of the season with an 89:110 at the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the defending champions, only Nikola Jokic (25) and Jamal Murray (14) scored in double figures. The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum with 30 points, literally overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers 155:104 and are still undefeated in the young NBA season. The last time the franchise recorded a higher score was in the 1958/59 season. The Dallas Mavericks also kept their clean slate with a 114:105 win once morest the Chicago Bulls.
In the city duel in Los Angeles, the Lakers left the field as winners following eleven defeats in a row. The final score once morest the Clippers was 130:125 n.V. LeBron James scored 35 points and twelve rebounds. Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell each contributed 27 points. For the Clippers, who were still without new signing James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were the most successful scorers with 38 and 35 points, respectively.
NBA result from Wednesday: Toronto Raptors (14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks in 29:08 minutes by Jakob Pöltl) – Milwaukee Bucks 130:111.
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