Dončić recorded another triple-double leading the team with 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. They were able to bounce back the next game in an overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Despite Dončić’s 37-point triple-double performance, the Mavs fell short 113-111. The first game was the week was a loss to division rival the Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks split their four games this week, two of which went into overtime. The Rockets are currently ranked last in the Western Conference. They’ll be looking to turn things around tonight against the Clippers. The struggling Rockets squad fell to the Trailblazers 125-111 and the Suns 124-109 by the week’s end. The Jazz got revenge in the next game giving the Rockets a 109-101 defeat. The Rockets would then go on to lose the next three games. Kevin Porter Jr led the team in scoring with 26 points. The Rockets started the week off right getting their first win of the season in front of their home crowd against the Utah Jazz 114-108. NBA Southwest Division Rankings The teams that are in the NBA’s Southwest division 5th. It’s impossible to keep up with all five teams in this competitive division so here is a recap of the week’s events for each team in the NBA Southwest division. Leaving the Houston Rockets at the bottom of the rankings. With Zion Williamson’s return from injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans are at the top of the table with the Spurs. Despite spectacular performances from Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks are near the bottom of the division. The pre-ordained front runners Memphis Grizzles are currently ranked 3rd in the division ranking at 4-2. In the NBA Southwest Division, the assumed lottery-bound San Antonio Spurs are leading the division standings at 5-2. Listed at 7-4, Wembanyama has the skills of a point guard and an 8-foot wingspan that could make him a force inside.With the 2nd week of NBA action in the books, things have not panned out as analysts predicted before the season’s start. Who does the draft pick most compare to? Wembanyama has been nicknamed “The Alien” because his game is unlike anyone else. Draft picks: Victor Wembanyama, France, first overall Sidy Cissoko, France, 44th overall (second round). Gregg Popovich, who has coached the Spurs to five championships, says teams need at least one superstar, perhaps two, to be title contenders. Team needs: Many, but the greatest is a superstar. Whitmore has a 40-inch vertical leap and his size and ability to finish at the rim are reminiscent of Miles Bridges. Who do the draft picks most compare to? Though much bigger than Morant, Thompson has drawn comparisons because of his playmaking and athleticism. Draft picks: Amen Thompson, Overtime Elite, fourth overall Cam Whitmore, Villanova, 20th overall. Team needs: Point guard for roster filled with young talent as club tries to get back into playoff contention. Prosper could replace 3-and-D specialist Dorian Finney-Smith, who was sent to Brooklyn in the blockbuster trade for Irving. Who do the draft picks most compare to? The 7-foot-1 Lively is in the mold of DeAndre Jordan as a defense-first big man who will have to work on his offensive skills. Draft picks: Dereck Lively II, Duke, 12th overall Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Marquette, 24th overall.
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