For world champion Dennis Schröder and them Toronto Raptors it doesn’t work in the N.B.A. The Wagner brothers lost with the Orlando Magic.
The 91:99 against them Portland Trail Blazers was the third defeat in a row for the team led by German national team captain Schröder on Tuesday night (October 31, 2023/CET); the Canadians have only won one of four games in the North American professional basketball league.
Schröder from Braunschweig just missed a double-double with ten points and eight rebounds, while the hosts’ best scorers were Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes with 20 points each. It was Portland’s first win in the young season.
Setback for Orlando and the Wagner brothers
The brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner conceded 103:106 with the Orlando Magic Los Angeles Lakers somewhat unfortunate with the first setback after two successes at the start. Franz Wagner (16 points) missed the chance to equalize from the three-point line seconds before the end. Lakers professional D’Angelo Russell (28 points) was the evening’s top scorer.
Doncic gala when the “Mavs” win
Maxi Kleber celebrated with them Dallas Mavericks a 125:110 at the Memphis GrizzliesLuka Doncic showed the next gala for the Texans and achieved a triple-double with 35 points as well as twelve rebounds and assists.
Dallas celebrated its third win in its third outing, with Kleber scoring seven points.
Jokic leads Nuggets to victory
Nikola Jokic excelled at 110:102 Denver Nuggets against the Utah Jazz. The Serb had 27 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the 107th triple-double of his career, equaling as many as LeBron James and Jason Kidd.
The Nuggets, defending NBA champions, have won their first four games of the season.
Daniel Theis, on the other hand, was also in the third game Indiana Pacers only spectators. At 105:112 against the Chicago Bulls Coach Rick Carlisle again did not rely on the German world champion.