Doncic returns from injury with 53 points in the NBA

The NBA continued with 8 games. Playing in the Western Conference play-offs, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the last-place Eastern Conference Detroit Pistons, 111-105.

Missing one game with a sprained left ankle, Doncic led the Mavericks to victory with 53 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The 23-year-old Slovenian playmaker crossed the 50-point threshold for the fifth time in his career.

Bojan Bogdanovic’s 29 points and 5 rebounds and Saddiq Bey’s 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals weren’t enough for the Pistons to win.

WIZARDS EXPANDS THE SERIES TO 6 GAMES

Attempting to enter the Eastern Conference play-in pot, the Washington Wizards defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-106. The Wizards, who won their first road game against the Spurs since 1999, extended their winning streak to 6 games.

Deni Avdija, who had 25 points and 9 rebounds, and Bradley Beal, who had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, stood out for the Wizards, where 7 players scored in double digits.

Keldon Johnson had 26 points and Zach Collins had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs, who lost their sixth straight game.

RESULTS

Philadelphia 76ers-Orlando Magic: 109-119

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: 121-104

San Antonio Spurs-Washington Wizards: 106-127

Minnesota Timberwolves-Sacramento Kings: 111-118 (OT)

Oklahoma City Thunder-Golden State Warriors: 120-128

Dallas Mavericks-Detroit Pistons: 111-105

Phoenix Suns v Toronto Raptors: 114-106

Portland Trail Blazers-Atlanta Hawks: 129-125