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BasketballAtlanta and Clint Capela continue
Without their star Trae Young, the Hawks managed to beat Denver (117-109), their second success in a row. The Geneva pivot signed a new double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds).
Clint Capela (left) did well in his duel with reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic (right).
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Atlanta obtained a significant victory in the NBA, on the night of Friday to Saturday. Deprived of their star Trae Young, the Hawks offered themselves the scalp of the 2nd in the Western Conference, Denver (117-109). Dejounte Murray took advantage of the absence of the pocket leader to shine (34 points, 8 assists). Clint Capela once more delivered a solid performance. With 12 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes, the Geneva pivot signed his fourth consecutive double-double. This is the second success in a row for Atlanta, 4th place in the East (13 wins, 10 losses).
The Nuggets of the reigning double MVP Nikola Jokic (24 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists) see New Orleans, easy winner in San Antonio (117-99), recover thanks to the greedy Zion Williamson (30 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists ).
The Lakers offer themselves Milwaukee
The night was especially marked by the clash between the Lakers and the Bucks, won by the Californians (133-129), who finally produced a benchmark match following a difficult start to the season. The Lakers were carried by Anthony Davis (44 points), winner of a high-quality distance duel with Giannis Antetokounmpo (author of 40 units).
The show was of quality in Milwaukee, for this clash between the 2020 champion, Los Angeles, and the one who succeeded him in 2021. The Californians deserved this success, the seventh in ten matches, which confirms their return to form. Here they are in 12th place in the strong Western Conference, proof that the road to the play-offs is still very long.
But in the wake of Davis, who fully assumes the role of offensive leader (18/27 on shots, 10 rebounds), and LeBron James (28 points, 8 rebounds), who became the 6th best passer in the league with his 11 evening offerings. league history, just ahead of Magic Johnson, they seem on track. Especially since Russell Westbrook (15 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds) has still proven valuable in his new role as 6th man.
The Lakers led almost the entire game, counting up to 14 lengths ahead. But in the 4th quarter, the Bucks were able to come back in front, thanks to Antetokounmpo (7 rebounds), on all fronts, notably author of a daunting counter on James.
The latter had just had a big scare: on a fall, his left leg had to bear the full weight of Khris Middleton (17 points, 7 assists), who was playing his first game of the season since his wrist surgery suffered this summer. Not too badly in the end.
Brown brille not only
Milwaukee remains 2nd in the East, behind Boston, surprised on its floor by Miami (120-116 ap.), despite a strong performance from Jaylen Brown (37 points, 14 rebounds), who snatched the extension thanks to a banderilla, far behind the arc, 2.3 seconds from the buzzer. But the Heat (9th) did not demobilize in the five additional minutes, guided by its leader Jimmy Butler, author of 25 points and 15 rebounds). Bam Adebayo was Florida’s top scorer (28 points), assisted by Tyler Herro (26 points). In fact, it’s almost five that Miami won, the substitutes contributing only up to 11 points.
On the Celtics side, who concede their second setback in only sixteen matches, Jayson Tatum failed to find the target, weighed down by a 0/7 at long distance (14 points, 12 rebounds).
Solid 3rd in the East, Cleveland had no trouble dismissing the red lantern Orlando (107-96), thanks in particular to 34 points from Donovan Mitchell.
Phoenix surpris
In the West, surprise: the leader Phoenix, however guided by Devin Booker (41 points), wasted a lead of 16 lengths to bow at home once morest the last, Houston (121-122), guided by Jalen Green ( 30 dots).
The champion Golden State (8th) disposed without shining from Chicago (119-111). Jordan Poole (30 points) and Klay Thompson (24 points) took over from Stephen Curry (19 points), discreet.
In Memphis (4th), the solid collective of the Grizzlies led by Ja Morant (28 points) ended up getting the better of Philadelphia (117-109) by Joel Embiid (35 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists), the only thinning of the Sixers who slip to 7th place in the East, doubled by Brooklyn which is slowly climbing the slope, with a fourth consecutive success once morest Toronto (114-105). Kyrie Irving (27 points) stood out, Kevin Durant activated (17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists).
The results
NBA. Friday’s matches.
Atlanta Hawks – Denver Nuggets 117 – 109
Boston Celtics – Miami Heat 116 – 120 (a. p.)
Brooklyn Nets – Toronto Raptors 114 – 105
Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic 107 – 96
Golden State Warriors – Chicago Bulls 119 – 111
Phoenix Suns – Houston Rockets 121 – 122
Utah Jazz – Indiana Pacers 139 – 119
Memphis Grizzlies – Philadelphie Sixers 117 – 109
San Antonio Spurs – New Orleans Pelicans 99 – 117
Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards 117 – 116
Milwaukee Bucks – Los Angeles Lakers 129 – 133
(BCH/AFP)
