NBA: Lebron James returns and LA Lakers regain success

Dallas loses again, this time without Irving

Lots of excitement on NBA night. The LA Lakers dispose of New Orleans (120-102) thanks in part to James, who returned from injury and put up 21 points. Without Irving, Dallas surrenders to Denver (118-109). A 35-point Doncic was not enough to keep the Mavs from defeat. At home Nuggets, triple double by Jokic (14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists).

In the other games, Charlotte beats San Antonio (120-110) while Indiana tops Chicago (117-113). New York surprises Atlanta (122-101). Boston does well with Detroit (127-109). Important victory of Brooklyn: 116-105 against Miami. Nice success also for Philadelphia: 118-112 over Cleveland (29 points by Embiid). Utah falls, beaten by Memphis (117-111, 7 points by Fontecchio). Finally, OKC folds Houston 133-96.