LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a 124-104 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
James, 41, registered 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double in 36 games this season. Rui Hachimura added 21 points, Austin Reaves scored 18 off the bench and Jaxson Hayes put up 16 for the Lakers, who were playing without All-Star Luka Doncic (hamstring) for the fourth consecutive game.
Deandre Ayton (knee) missed a second consecutive game for Los Angeles, which ended a two-game losing skid. The Lakers improved to 3-0 against the Mavericks this season.
Naji Marshall and Max Christie each scored 19 points for the Mavericks, who lost their ninth consecutive game. It is Dallas’ longest losing streak since a pair of double-digit losing streaks in the 1997-98 season. Dallas rookie star Cooper Flagg sat out the game and will miss the Rising Stars contest as part of the All-Star festivities on Friday.
Trail Blazers 135, Jazz 119
Jrue Holiday recorded a season-best 31 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists while leading Portland past Utah in Salt Lake City.
Donovan Clingan produced 23 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists as the Trail Blazers won for the fourth time in five games.
Brice Sensabaugh made five 3-pointers and scored 28 points for the Jazz, who have dropped 13 of their past 17 games. Kyle Filipowski amassed 15 points, nine rebounds and a career-best six steals.
Bucks 110, Thunder 93
Ousmane Dieng scored a season-high 19 points and added 11 rebounds for his first career double-double, leading Milwaukee to a road win over Oklahoma City.
Dieng was playing for the first time as a visitor in Oklahoma City after being dealt by the Thunder at last week’s trade deadline. He ultimately was shuffled to the Bucks in a series of trades. AJ Green added 17 points for the Bucks, who had seven players score in double figures.
Playing without primary ballhandlers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, plus sixth man Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder struggled to generate consistent offense. Isaiah Joe led the Thunder with 17 points, while Chet Holmgren added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
–Field Level Media
