The Associated PressLA star Davis returns as Mavs lose Porzingis in 115-110 win
DALLAS (AP) Anthony Davis is back for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the Dallas Mavericks have to see how long they might without their big man, Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic scored 30 points, leading the Mavericks to a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night as Davis was rusty after missing 30 games with right calf and heel issues, the longest absence of the eight-time All-Star's career.
The Associated PressVucevic dominates as Bulls pound Hornets 108-91
CHICAGO (AP) Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points and matched a season high with 16 rebounds, Coby White and Thaddeus Young scored 18 apiece, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 108-91 on Thursday night. The Bulls built a 14-point halftime lead and put this one out of reach in the third quarter on the way to their third win in four games. ''With the limited time that we have left and the number of games that are on our schedule, can we every night just put our best foot forward with just physicality and the things that are gonna go into winning?'' coach Billy Donovan said.
The Associated PressSpurs beat Pistons 106-91 to snap 5-game home skid
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Derrick White had 26 points, Jakob Poeltl added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 on Thursday night to snap a five-game home losing streak. Detroit's bench closed to 84-81 with 7:20 remaining but San Antonio went on a 13-1 run to seal the victory. ''When you do that, it adds to your experience,'' Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
