The Pistons shone and Luka Doncic reached 15,000 points in the NBA

Detroit Pistons was imposed on Toronto Raptors this Tuesday, 24 hours after falling in Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic surpassed 15,000 points in the NBA and Alex, the youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers, debuted with Milwaukee Bucks.

The Pistons had just played overtime last night in a game they ended up losing. Less than 24 hours later, this Tuesday, they had crossed the 1,600 kilometers that separate Oklahoma City from Detroit to receive the Raptors.

The Pistons won 127-116 led by Jalen Duren, with 31 points and 9 rebounds. Daniss Jenkins added 21 points. Cade Cunningham lived the game from the bench, with the question of whether he will be recovered for the start of the playoffs.

For the Raptors, RJ Barrett finished with 24 points and Brandon Ingram with 22.

With their victory, the Pistons (55-21), leaders in the East, also clinched the Central Division title. For their part, the Raptors (42-33) fall to sixth place and continue flirting with the play-in positions.

Luka Doncic reached 15,000 points

With its 42 points in the Lakers’ 127-113 victory over the CavaliersLuka Doncic surpassed 15,000 points in the NBA about to end his eighth season.

The Slovenian became the sixth youngest player to reach this mark at 27 years and 31 days.

He was faster than Wilt Chamberlain (27 years and 156 days) or Kobe Bryant (27 years and 136 days), the second and third highest historical scorers in the NBA, although somewhat slower than LeBron James (25 years and 79 days) or Kevin Durant (26 years and 78 days).

Doncic, who averages 33.7 points this season, has 13 consecutive games with more than 30 points, with maximums of 60 points against the Miami Heat or 51 against the Chicago Bulls.

The Lakers, for their part, close the month of March with a balance of 15-2, settled in third position in the West and with very good feelings.

Alex Antetokounmpo debuted with the Bucks

Alex, the youngest of the Greek Antetokounmpo brothers, made his NBA debut in the victory of Milwaukee Bucks over Dallas Mavericks 123-99. The Antetokounmpos thus became the first trio of brothers to be on the same NBA squad.

Antetokounmpo took the court in the last 2:48 of the game, with time to score three points, all from free throws, the first of his NBA career. On the bench, his older brothers, Giannis and Thanasis, both injured, celebrated his debut.

The Antetokounmpos have a fourth professional basketball brother, Kostas, who currently plays in the Greek league.

“I can retire now. I did everything,” Giannis said jokingly after his brother’s debut. Doc Rivers, their coach, said: “It’s really incredible. Three members of the same family in the NBA, it’s a pretty special moment.”

Also this Tuesday, Orlando Magic beat Phoenix Suns 115-111while Charlotte Hornets defeated Brooklyn Nets 86-117.

For his part, Houston Rockets beat New York Knicks 111-94a defeat with which the New Yorkers practically say goodbye to overtaking the Boston Celtics in second position in the East.