Lakers win seventh straight, Leonard lifts Clippers
January 11, 2020 06:23 MYT
The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a seventh straight win, while Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to victory on Friday.
Even without Anthony Davis due to injury, the Lakers were untroubled in a 129-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
LeBron James starred with 35 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists, while Kyle Kuzma – Davis' replacement – contributed 26 points.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The Clippers were tested on their way to a 109-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Leonard's 36 points helped the Clippers to their win, while Lou Williams chipped in with 21 off the bench.
Kawhi Leonard pours in a game-high 36 PTS to spark the @LAClippers comeback victory! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/eEbzSHTKvK
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2020
Middleton steps up as Butler finishes with 33
Khris Middleton had a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks' 127-106 win against the Sacramento Kings.
Jimmy Butler finished with 33 points as the Miami Heat fell to a surprise 117-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Zach LaVine managed to score 43 points, but the Chicago Bulls were downed by the Indiana Pacers 116-105.
Graham struggles in Hornets' loss
Devonte' Graham struggled in the Charlotte Hornets' 109-92 loss to the Utah Jazz. The guard went two-of-nine from the field for just four points in 25 minutes.
LeBron passes Jordan
James moved up to fourth on the all-time list for field goals made, going past Michael Jordan (12,192). Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837), Karl Malone (13,528) and Wilt Chamberlain (12,681) remain ahead of him.
LeBron spins and scores to move up to 4th on the all-time field goals made list! : ESPN pic.twitter.com/7cj5KVTSVl
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2020
Friday's results
Washington Wizards 111-101 Atlanta Hawks
Lakers at Thunder
The Lakers will try to extend their winning streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-16) on Saturday.