- DETROIT PISTONS 108 – 110 MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The 2021 champions received a Detroit team that looked like future contenders years to come. The confident Pistons were coming off an encouraging win over the Golden State Warriors yesterday. And this confidence, she felt that night. During the first three quarters, the Bucks, in the wake of Giannis Antetokounmpo (31 points, 7 rebounds) have built a lead of ten points, but never managed to get rid of their opponents. It was in the fourth quarter that the Pistons let their ardor explode, returning to the same level as the Bucks with one minute remaining to play (105 – 105), on a basket of Isiah Stewart (11 points and 11 rebounds). The Pistons were perfectly led by Cade Cunningham (27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists), which continues to impress. Bojan Bogdanovic (23 points) was also valuable. But on the other hand, it is the experience of Jrue Holiday (25 points and 10 assists) who has the last word. The veteran was easily played Jaden Ivey(19 points, 7 rebounds) on pick and roll to kill the match with a nice three-point step back. Swish. The Bucks are still the only undefeated team in the league. Also note the good matches of Brook Lopezwith 24 points and 9 rebounds and Bobby Portis (15 points and 12 rebounds).
- MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 105 – 121 UTAH JAZZ
Jazz continues to surprise! After an equal first quarter between the two teams, the Jazz storm came down once more, with a 38-18 in the second quarter. The Grizzlies will never be able to catch up with their evening opponents, brimming with energy and skill in the image of Lauri Markkanen (31 points 11/15, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks). Long distance shoots midrange and big dunks… who needs Victor Wembanyama when you have Lauri Markkanen? At his side, the Jazz bench shines: Malik Beasley out of his box (18 points including 4/9 three points) and 4 assists) while Collin Sexton (15 marks) and Talen Horton-Tucker (13 points) ensure. In front, I Morant tried everything, and posted a nice line of stats: 37 points 12/18, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. But behind, his teammates struggled to adjust to the Jazz defense, especially in terms of three-point address (6/26 in the match), and the team’s terrible success in throwing did not helped: a weak 23/42 last night… Loss forgotten for Memphis, while the Jazz flew towards the leading trio of the conference with 6 wins and only 2 losses!
On the move in the capital without Joel Embiid (ill), the Philadelphia 76ers took over the Wizards thanks to a duo Tyrese Maxey (28 points) James Harden (23 points and 17 assists) in great shape. Opposite, the 32 points and 9 rebounds of Kristraps Porzingis were not sufficient. Philly wins 118-11.
Further north, the Brooklyn Nets faced the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. The Pacers stayed close to the Nets all game, thanks in part to Chris Duarte (30 points), Buddy Hield (22 points 7 assists) and the very intriguing Montreal rookie Bennedict Mathurin (16 points). But at the end of the game, Kevin Durant (36 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists), and Kyrie Irving (28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists) are too strong for Rick Carlisle’s young squad. Brooklyn win 116 – 109.
In the west, it was played at finish between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets, who led 93 88 with 1 minute 27 to play, saw themselves reassembled by the Clipps’ under the impulse of a Paul George found (35 points 8 rebounds and 8 assists). The Clippers walk away with a 95-93 win. Finally a bit of air following a series of 4 defeats.
Finally, on the other side of the border, the Raptors enjoyed themselves once morest the Atlanta Hawks (139-109). Pascal I’m sorry distinguished himself with 31 points and 12 rebounds. But it’s mostly Scottie Barnes who impressed his world, he who evolved into a leader in the absence of Fred Van Vleet. He finished with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, including 5 three-point shots, his career high.
Sacramento Kings 115 – 108 Charlotte Hornets
Philadeplhie 76ers 118 – 111 Washington Wizards
Indiana Pacers 109 – 116 Brooklyn Nets
Atlanta Hawks 109 – 139 Toronto Raptors
Detroit Pistons 108 – 110 Milwaukee Bucks
Memphis Grizzlies 105 – 121 Utah Jazz
Houston Rockets 93 – 95 Los Angeles Clippers
