NBA roundup: Doncic takes down Warriors with triple-double, Clippers come back to win

Dallas, Texas - The NBA's leading scorer Luka Doncic increased his average with a stunning 42-point triple-double to defeat the Golden State Warriors 116-113 at home on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic controls the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half at American Airlines Center.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic controls the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half at American Airlines Center.  © REUTERS

Averaging 33.1 points per game this season, Doncic eclipsed 40 points for the fifth time in 19 outings, hitting 14-of-27 from the field while adding 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals.

He finished with a plus/minus of plus 22 in 39 minutes, meaning his team was outscored by 19 in the nine minutes he was on the bench.

Doncic received strong support from Tim Hardaway Jr., hitting five-of-11 from long range for his 22 points, while their 2020 first-round draft pick Josh Green showed signs of life with three three-pointers and impressive defense off the bench.

NBA MVP award finalists named as contenders battle it out for league honors
NBA NBA MVP award finalists named as contenders battle it out for league honors

For the Warriors, Stephen Curry continued his MVP-caliber season with another 32 points (11-of-24 shooting), five rebounds, and five assists, while last year's seventh overall draft pick Jonathan Kuminga had 14 points (six-of-eight), 10 rebounds, and two blocks.

The Mavericks came into the contest on a four-game losing streak, but pulled their record even at 10-10, while the Warriors are in the same boat at 11-11.

Clippers at Trail Blazers: Powell shines in revenge game

Norman Powell enjoyed his most productive game of the season to deliver the Los Angeles Clippers a 118-112 comeback win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Playing on the road against his former club, Powell scored a team-high 32 points off the bench in just 26 minutes, going 10-of-16 from the field, four-of-five from deep, and eight-of-10 from the free throw line.

He had 22 of his points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 95-82 deficit at three-quarter time, with the Clippers winning the final period 36-17.

Anfernee Simons was at his sharpshooting best for the Blazers, finishing 13-of-24 from the field and nine-of-16 from three-point range for his 37 points, marking the fourth time in the 23-year-old's career that he has hit nine threes in a game.

Knicks at Pistons: Randle has a birthday to remember

Julius Randle turned 28 on Tuesday, and he celebrated with a season-high 36 points in a one-sided 140-110 New York Knicks blowout of the Detroit Pistons.

Randle shot 14-of-24 from the field and six-of-13 from deep, raising his true shooting percentage – which accounts for and weights three-pointers and free throws – to 58.4%.

That figure is more efficient than his 2020-21 season (56.7% true shooting), where he became an All-Star and second-team All-NBA selection, after struggling mightily this past campaign (50.9%).

The Knicks are now one game below .500 at 10-11, and boast the league's 10th-best offense.

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