London Lions lose to Portland as European players shine in NBA preseason

The NBA preseason continued on Monday with several European players making an impact.

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113–110, despite a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double from Spanish center Aday Mara.

French guard Nolan Traore scored 17 points in under 20 minutes as the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 131–122.

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the London Lions 119–66 at Portland’s Moda Center.

The Lions became the first British club to play an NBA opponent.

The game was part of the NBA preseason, when teams play before the regular season begins.

Other results included Utah beating San Antonio 119–109 and Minnesota defeating New York 122–104.