The results of the night in the NBA, that of DeMar DeRozan
Spurs @ Magic : 113-133
Clippers @ Sixers : 114-119
Pistons @ Hawks : 105-130
Timberwolves @ Celtics : 109-121
Bucks @ Nets : 100-118
Raptors @ Cavaliers : 118-107
Bulls @ Knicks : 118-117
Pacers @ Heat : 111-108
Mavericks @ Rockets : 112-106
Pelicans @ Thunder: 128-125 (following OT)
Trail Blazers @ Nuggets : 107-120
Grizzlies @ Suns : 125-100
Wizards @ Kings : 125-111
Hornets @ Lakers : 134-130
DeMar DeRozan for the victory at MSG!
– Since the revelations of internal turbulence, the Chicago Bulls have regained color! At Madison Square Garden, DeMar DeRozan gave themselves a great victory face aux New York Knicks (118-117). Author of 25 points, DeRozan especially scored the basket of victory with 0.4 seconds to play.
By his side, Zach LaVine (33 points) and Nikola Vucevic (25 points) were also up to a third consecutive success. In front, RJ Barrett yet achieved his best performance of the season: 44 points.
Et Julius Randle (29 points, 12 rebounds) was also strong. But the Knicks lacked skill on the free throw line and wasted a 6-point lead. Before finally undergoing DeMar DeRozan’s law on the wire…
DEMAR DEROZAN CALLS GAME ???? pic.twitter.com/kzqHi69SOL
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 24, 2022
– We must still note this poster of RJ Barrett on Nikola Vucevic… He almost stole the show from DeMar DeRozan for once!
RJ BARRETT ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!! pic.twitter.com/D2gGVIHxGW
— KnicksNation (@KnicksNation) December 24, 2022
The Nets dominate the Bucks
– The Brooklyn Nets, it’s starting to get really serious! Home, Kevin Durant and his partners simply got the better of the Milwaukee Bucks (118-100). It’s the team’s 8th straight win, matching their best streak since moving to Brooklyn.
For this big test, the Nets responded on a collective level. 6 players have exceeded the 12 point mark, and we must note the performance of KD (24 points), Nic Claxton (19 points, 8 rebonds), Kyrie Irving (18 points, 9 rebounds) or even Ben Simmons (12 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists).
On his side, Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 points, 13 rebounds) has long carried the Bucks. But the Greek did not score in the 4th quarter and was also rough (7 lost balls). Brook Lopez (23 points) and Jrue Holiday (18 points) did try to support him, but the Nets were above.
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The Lakers in the hard, the Grizzlies impose …
– Now without Anthony Davis for a long time, the Los Angeles Lakers find a worrying level of play. Last night, the Angelenos lost to the Charlotte Hornets (130-134). However, LeBron James (34 points, 8 assists) has further multiplied.
But except forAustin Reaves (20 points) and Russell Westbrook (17 points, 7 assists), his teammates struggled to keep up. To revive his own, the King even scored 18 of his 34 units in the 4th quarter.
Returning from a 16-point deficit, Los Angeles missed the opportunity to win by Dennis Schroeder. And in the process, PJ Washington (24 points) sealed the success of his team on the line. Hard for LA as LaMelo Ball (23 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds) finds rhythm.
– I Morant n’a afraid of no one in the West and also shows it on the parquet. The Memphis Grizzlies won on the floor of the Phoenix Suns (125-100). With the return of Desmond Bane (17 points), the Grizzlies simply dominated the proceedings.
Even without a great Morant (12 points, 11 rebounds), Memphis has a powerful collective with Years Jackson Jr (24 points, 10 rebonds), Dillon Brooks (16 points) or Brandon Clarke (24 points).
Sans Devin Booker, the Suns struggled to compete. Before joining the bench, DeAndre Ayton (18 points) limited the damage, without keeping his team in the game.
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Jokic in good shape, Doncic, Embid and Haliburton panic the counters!
– On the heels of his latest performances, Nikola Jokic keep reciting his basketball. With a good performance from the Serb (29 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds), the Denver Nuggets dominated the Portland Trail Blazers (120-107).
As often, the Denver collective followed well with Jamal Murray (25 points, 12 assists), but also Michael Porter Jr (18 points) or Aaron Gordon (13 dots). In front, Damian Lillard (34 points) sometimes gave the impression of being a little too lonely… Even if Straw Grant (20 points) also did his best.
– Be careful, we are entering the red zone: some stars signed huge cards last night! We start with Joel Embiid (44 points), which led the Philadelphia Sixers to victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (119-114).
A major success once morest the Clippers with Kawhi Leonard (28 points) and Paul George (22 marks). While Norman Powell (21 points) was also interesting, the Cameroonian really dominated the debates.
It’s simple, the Californians have never found the slightest solution to stop it. And by his side, James Harden also did the job with 20 points, 11 rebounds but above all his career high with 21 assists!
JOEL EMBIID. pic.twitter.com/ZjcPCTiPeP
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 24, 2022
– Against the Houston Rockets (112-106), the Dallas Mavericks were able to count on the show of Luka Doncic ! Faced with the very permissive defense of the Rockets, the Slovenian had a festival: 50 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds.
In the wake of Doncic, only two of his partners have exceeded the 10 point mark: Spencer Dinwiddie (11 points) and Davis Bertans (11 dots). We don’t know if it’s impressive for the ex-Real Madrid prodigy or worrying for the Mavs…
On the whole game, the Rockets did not deserve and were alive for a long time thanks to Jabari Smith Jr (24 points, 10 rebonds), Jalen Green (23 points) or Alperen Sengun (19 points, 8 rebonds).
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– And on his side, Tyrese Haliburton continue to impress people! With 43 points and 7 assists, the young talent led the Indiana Pacers to victory on the floor of the Miami Heat (111-108). His career best with a basket clutch!
Integrated in the major 5, Bennedict Mathurin (6 points) struggled, but Buddy Hield (21 points) supported his leader. In front, Tyler Herro (28 points) did his best and the executives responded quite well: Kyle Lowry (21 points), Bam Adebayo (18 points) and Jimmy Butler (20 points).
But this season, the Pacers are difficult to play with the excellent Haliburton…
Celtics and Pelicans win, Siakam and Young continue
– At the top of the table, the Boston Celtics got the better of the Minnesota Timberwolves (121-109). Whether Jayson Tatum (30 points) was still good, Jaylen Brown (36 points) really panicked the counters.
Al Horford (17 points) and Derrick White (18 points) also contributed to dominate Wolves. However, Anthony Edwards (30 points) was not unworthy, just like D’Angelo Russell (21 points, 10 assists) and Jaden McDaniels (17 points). Rudy Gobert (8 points, 12 rebounds) was a bit discreet and involved in the weak moments of his team (-23).
Jaylen Brown logged a monster fourth quarter for us with 23 points to push us back into the win column. pic.twitter.com/sA21hnV5Pt
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 24, 2022
– On the West side, the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder (128-125 following overtime). Without Brandon Ingram et Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum (17 points, 11 assists) once more led his team to victory.
It must be said that New Orleans responded collectively: 7 players with 10 points or more, including Jaxson Hayes (21 points) and Trey Murphy III (23 points). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (44 points) was still impressive, but did not perform a miracle.
– Irregular since the start of the season, the Toronto Raptors have won a major success on the field of the Cleveland Cavaliers (118-107). In shape, Pascal I’m sorry (26 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds) confirmed.
But in reality, the other major Canadian players also shone: AND Anunoby (26 points, 9 rebonds), Scottie Barnes (25 points, 10 rebounds) or even Fred VanVleet (18 marks). Conversely, the evening was difficult for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell et Darius Garland were limited to 12 and 17 points respectively. Difficult to win in this context.
– Despite the recent turmoil, the Atlanta Hawks won once morest the Detroit Pistons (130-105). A great easy success for Trae Young (26 points, 13 assists) and his partners. The leader was perfectly supported by Dejounte Murray (26 points) on this part.
Coming off the bench, Bogdan Bogdanovic (19 points) also achieved great damage. Limited, the Pistons struggled to compete. Bojan Bogdanovic (23 marks) and Kilian Hayes (17 points) simply held in the first period.
TAKE TO JC pic.twitter.com/Hwhy6YRZIL
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 24, 2022
The Kuzma show, the youth of Magic
– Small surprise with the victory of the Washington Wizards on the ground of the Sacramento Kings (125-111). As often in recent weeks, Kyle Kuzma (32 points, 9 rebounds) was good for the success of his team.
By his side, Bradley Beal (24 points), Rui Hachimura (21 points) and Monte Morris (16 points) were also productive. Conversely, De’Aaron Fox (26 points) and Domantas Sabonis (20 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) were a little too lonely.
– Finally, in a duel between two poorly ranked franchises, the Orlando Magic largely dominated the San Antonio Spurs (133-113). In big trouble in recent weeks, the Texans totally sank following halftime despite the honest game of Keldon Johnson (17 points).
Opposite, the young people of the Magic had fun. Outraged Cole Anthony (23 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists), Franz Wagner (21 points), Moritz Wagner (17 points), Paolo Banchero (18 points) or Bol Bol (14 points) took advantage of the weaknesses of Spurs.
