Lakers better than Suns, another excellent performance by Nurkić

(Patria) - Games of the NBA Cup, a new competition that has become an integral part of the league this season, were played in the strongest basketball league in the world.

BH national team player Jusuf Nurkić also debuted in this competition tonight, whose Phoenix Suns were defeated at home by the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 122:119.

It was a drama at the end as the Suns led entering the final quarter, but a three-pointer by Taurean Prince and a basket by Cam Reddish for the Lakers made the difference in the crucial moments, writes SCsport.ba.

Nurkić delivered another excellent performance in which he scored 14 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists, shooting 4/8 from the field.

His teammate Kevin Durant shone with 38 points, but it was not enough for the Suns' victory as LeBron James led the Lakers to triumph with 32 points.

Slovenian Luka Dončić once again marked the night, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 144:126 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with 44 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

NBA Cup:

Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia 76ers 106:114

Washington Wizards - Charlotte Hornets 117:124

Boston Celtics - Brooklyn Nets 121:107

Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans 104:101

Memphis Grizlies - Utah Jazz 121:127

San Antonio Spurs - Minnesota Timberwolves 110:117

Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Clippers 144:126

Phoenix Suns - Los Angeles Lakers 119:122

Sacramento Kings - Oklahoma City Thunder 105:98