Luka doncic celebrates 27th birthday with 26 points, lakers win
Luka Doncic marked his 27th birthday in style, scoring 26 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors 129-101.
Doncic's dominant performance highlights lakers' victory
The Slovenian star's impressive outing was the centerpiece of a balanced effort from Los Angeles, which saw five players score in double figures. LeBron James chipped in 17 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Anthony Davis added 15 points and 10 boards.
On the other side, Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 28 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' superior defense. Golden State's bench struggled, netting just 21 points on 7-of-28 shooting.
Around the league: a busy night of nba action
Other notable results from Tuesday's slate included:
• Miami Heat 115, Houston Rockets 105: Despite Kevin Durant's vintage 31-point performance, the Heat held off the Rockets thanks to a 37-point second half from Tyler Herro.
• Charlotte Hornets 109, Portland Trail Blazers 93: The Hornets continued their surge, led by 24 points from LaMelo Ball and 21 from Miles Bridges.
• Toronto Raptors 134, Washington Wizards 125: In a high-scoring affair, the Raptors' road magic prevailed behind 32 points from Pascal Siakam and 29 from Fred VanVleet.
• Utah Jazz 105, New Orleans Pelicans 115: Zion Williamson returned from a one-game absence but was limited to 17 minutes due to a right knee injury. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 26 points.