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Joe Ingles, Patty Mills extend Australians' good form in the NBA
Australian Joe Ingles starred with 18 points in Utah's 114-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, while a number of his countrymen continued their strong form in the NBA.
Forward Ingles hit three three-pointers and pulled down four rebounds as the Jazz prevailed in Salt Lake City on Tuesday (AEDT).
No argument: Joe Ingles starred in Utah's win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Credit: AP
Fellow Australia Dante Exum contributed eight second-half points for the home side to back up his career-high 22 points against Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Star forward Gordon Hayward led the way for the Jazz with 27 points, while the visitors' Chris Paul sunk a game-high 33 points and seven assists.
In San Antonio, Boomers guard Patty Mills recorded his third double-digit points tally in four matches, scoring 15 points with nine assists as the Spurs downed Atlanta 107-99 to claim top spot in the western conference.
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in his return from a concussion, with the Spurs equalling Golden State for the NBA's best win-loss record (52-14).
Atlanta point guard Dennis Schroder had 22 points and 10 assists, shooting 10 for 22 from the field.
Australian point guard Matthew Dellavedova registered 13 points for Milwaukee as the Bucks were humbled 113-93 by Memphis to end their six-game winning streak.
His compatriot Thon Maker's brutal block on the Grizzlies' Tony Allen was a highlight for the beaten Bucks, but the rookie was otherwise quiet in a rare start to finish with three points in 11 minutes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 18 points, while Malcolm Brogdon contributed 15 off the bench.
Vince Carter made all eight of his shots, including six from beyond the arc, to score a season-high 24 points for Memphis.
Nikola Mirotic scored 24 points, Rajon Rondo had a season-high 20 in his return to the starting line-up and Chicago beat Charlotte 115-109 to snap a season-long, five-game losing streak.
Meanwhile in Toronto, DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 19 and the Raptors beat Dallas 100-78 for the third consecutive time.
AAP