NBA scores: GSW edge past LeBron James-led Lakers, Nets topple Bucks 125-123

NBA have opened ir week by celebrating Martin Lur King Day, combined with fitting tributes and games lined up. league witnessed close encounters, as Brooklyn Nets edged past Milwaukee Bucks 125-123. Golden State Warriors delivered ar unexpected victory, beating defending champions. 

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Lakers vs Warriors score: Golden State Warriors beat Lakers 115-113

Warriors overcame a 14-point deficit in final period to stun  Los Angeles Lakers 115-113. Steph Curry stepped up his three-point shooting towards  end, finishing game with 26 points. Kelly Oubre Jr ded 23 points, going 9-of-18 from field. Andrew Wiggins, after a slow first half, picked up his pace, scoring 18 points. 

Warriors struggled defensively in first half, rookie James Wiseman being fouled out early with only 4 points to his name. Oubre tied score at 108, after which Draymond Green's layup gave Golden State ir first le in game. As LeBron James missed his a clutch three-pointer, defending champions ended ir five-game winning streak. 

For Lakers, Dennis Schroder scored team-high 25 points, shooting 53.3% from ground. James ded 19 points, while Anthony Davis scored a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds. 

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NBA results: Nets edge past Bucks in a close 125-123 encounter

“This is what y do. y wake up, come to game and y score 30,” Giannis Antetokounmpo said after Milwaukee Bucks loss to Brooklyn Nets, speaking on James Harden and Kevin Durant teaming up. When Harden misses a shot, Durant makes it – something which will get better once Kyrie Irving returns. Harden scored 34 points and 12 assists, Durant finishing with 30 points. 

“It’s a huge win for us,” Harden said, ding that it is ir second straight game without any practice. 

For Bucks, Giannis finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists, unable to extend ir winning streak. Khris Middleton ded 25 points, while Jrue Holiday h 22. While Nets are going strong, this was team's seventh game without Irving – who could return against Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday (Thursday IST).

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NBA highlights: Raptors top Doncic, Mavericks 116-93

Kyle Lowry's 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists led Toronto Raptors to ir blowout victory over Mavericks. Raptors have w recorded ir third consecutive win. Chris Boucher scored 21 points, while OG Anuby ded 13 points and 11 rebounds. 

Doncic finished game with 15 points, going 4-of-11 on shooting after his triple-double against Chicago Bulls. "This is a very difficult planning situation, to try to prepare defensively in this kind of situation," coach Rick Carlisle said, promising to do a better job soon. Kristaps Porzinis scored team-high 23 points. 

Or NBA scores for night

• Atlanta Hawks beat Minnesota Timberwolves 108-97
• San Antonio Spurs register a 125-104 win over Portland Trail Blazers
• Phoenix Suns lose to Memphis Grizzlies in a 108-104 encounter
• Miami Heat top Detroit Pistons 113-107
• Chicago Bulls edge past Houston Rockets 125-120

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(Im credits: AP)