The Los Angeles Lakers have won the important home game against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
Led by Anthony Davis with 39 points and the equally well-playing captain of the German national team, Dennis Schröder, the NBA record champion clinched a 113:105 against the defending champion on Sunday. With the Warriors, Steph Curry made his comeback after eleven games and ended the game with 27 points.
Schröder recorded eleven points and six assists and with good decisions in the final phase ensured that the Lakers did not give up their 31st win of the season and can continue to hope for the playoff participation. Despite a 20-point lead in the first half, the fans had to tremble until the end.
Suns beat the Mavs
Previously, the Phoenix Suns had prevailed in an intense game against the Dallas Mavericks. New signing Kevin Durant posted a strong 37 points for the Suns at 130:126, his teammate Devin Booker had 36 points.
The duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had 34 and 30 points for the Mavericks. National player Maxi Kleber was rested by the Texans and was not used. After a long injury break due to knee surgery, he had only recently made his comeback.