NBA: Luka Doncic's record streak ends, Dallas Mavericks still win. Dallas remains in eighth place in the Western Conference, but still has every chance of being among the top six teams.
The reigning champions Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics celebrated more or less confident mandatory victories. Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 125:119 and were able to rely on Nikola Jokic, who was once again outstanding. Boston Celtics didn't show any weakness in the 121:99 defeat at the Portland Trail Blazers, but in San Antonio even a well-disposed Victor Wembanyama with 27 points was unable to avoid the 51st defeat of the season.