Leonard scores 29, leads Clippers win over Mavericks

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 in the NBA that has been ongoing in Orlando, Florida, backed by their All-Star player Kawhi Leonard late Thursday.

Kawhi Leonard's 29 points and 6 rebounds led the Clippers to a win against Mavericks.

Paul George also added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Clippers.

For the losing side, Kristaps Porzingis produced 30 points and Luka Doncic scored 29 points.

- Suns record 4th consecutive win

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-99 to extend their run to 4 games.

Deandre Ayton produced 23 points and 10 rebounds while Devin Booker had 20 points and 10 assists against the Pacers.

Malcolm Brogdon had 25 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds for the losing side.

- Bucks clinch Eastern Conference lead

The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday managed to make a come-back against the Miami Heat, behind their All-Star duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton's 33 points each.

The Bucks used a 38-18 fourth quarter run to melt a 17-point-deficit the Heat had going into the halftime break.

Results in the NBA:

Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers: 113-97

Denver Nuggets - Portland Trail Blazers : 115-125

Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks: 126-111

Milwaukee Bucks - Miami Heat:130-116

Phoenix Suns - Indiana Pacers: 114- 99

Sacramento Kings - New Orleans Pelicans: 140-125