Strong performance from Maxi Kleber
Dallas’ top pitcher was Jalen Brunson with 28 points. Star player Luka Doncic missed a so-called triple doubles with 26 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists meager. Maxi Kleber also showed a strong performance with 14 points and three blocks. Point guard Chris Paul in particular did not have a good day with the Suns, the 37-year-old made seven turnovers in the first half for the first time in his long NBA career.
76ers shorten against Miami
the Philadelphia 76ers have in their series against the Miami Heat also shortened to 1:2. The Sixers won 99-79 (41-34) when league top scorer Joel Embiid returned. Embiid missed the first two games of the series due to a facial injury and a minor concussion. The center played with a black face mask and had 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Source: dpa