NBA: Matković and Hezonja contribute to team victories

Croatian players Karlo Matković and Mario Hezonja delivered notable performances in recent NBA matchups. Matković recorded 8 points and 10 rebounds in 18 minutes for the New Orleans Pelicans during their 121-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Mario Hezonja contributed 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in 21 minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 136-111 win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

In other action, Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 43 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama also recorded 7 rebounds and 6 blocks. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a narrow 109-104 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.