Doncic scores 41 points, Mavericks ‘rout’ Rockets

Clippers extend win streak

HOUSTON, Nov 25, (AP): Luka Doncic scored 41 points, Tim Hardaway Jr added a season-high 31 and the Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 137-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

Houston Rockets’ Clint Capela (15) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks’ Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game

on Nov 24 in Houston. (AP)

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (11) defends as Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) drives to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, on Nov 24, at Madison Square Garden in New

York. The Nets win 103-101. (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell (right), grabs a rebound above New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, on Nov 24. The Clippers won

134-109. (AP)

The Mavericks scored 45 points in the first quarter and were up 7860 at halftime. Hardaway had 19 in the half, Doncic 17 and Kristaps Porzingis 15.

The Mavericks has won five straight, scoring at least 137 in the last three. Houston has lost three straight after winning eight in a row.

James Harden had 32 points for Houston but was just 2 of 15 on 3-pointers in a game where the Rockets made 10 of 44 3-point attempts.

In Los Angeles, Montrezl Harrell tied a career-high with 34 points and had 12 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and Los Angeles beat New Orleans for its fifth straight victory.

Lou Williams added 19 points and Paul George had 18. The Clippers had 16 3-pointers with George making six.

Brandon Ingram, one of three Lakers players involved in the Anthony Davis trade, led New Orleans with 24 points and eight rebounds in his first game back at Staples Center. Jrue Holiday scored 18 points, and E’Twaun Moore had 17.

In New York, Spencer Dinwiddie scored 30 points in another strong