- Denver Nuggets 110 Toronto Raptors 109
Big game between the Nuggets and the Raptors… The two teams went blow for blow throughout the game. On one side Nikola Jokic obviously made a big perf, with 28 points 10/16 on shots, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. But he also had help from his lieutenants, with 19 pawns, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Jeff Green for example. In front, it’s the duo Pascal Siakam/Fred VanVleet (60 points between them) which kept the Raptors afloat. 2 min 30 from the end of the match, the two teams are tied. But a big three of Bones Hyland puts the Nuggets ahead. Gary Trent Jr then Fred VanVleet bring the Raptors back one unit. They even have the opportunity to win the match with a double wolf from Jokic on the throw line 13 seconds from the end. But VanVleet misses his shot, and Jokic then catches up by countering the layup d’OG Anunobywho had taken the rebound, to give the victory to the Nuggets.
- Los Angeles Clippers 99 Dallas Mavericks 97
And Luka Doncic only played against the Clippers… The Slovenian was dazzling once again last night, and almost brought down the Clippers on his own. During the first three quarters, the game is very tight. Doncic is already pretty good, with 22 points in 36 minutes, but he hasn’t started the machine yet. During the last quarter, the Clippers will take a ten-point lead. And that’s when the Slovenian will wake up, with 23 points in the last minutes of the game. Unfortunately not enough to win, especially because he misses his last three points at the buzzer.
- Los Angeles Lakers 115 Golden State Warriors 117
Klay Thompson would he be back? In any case, it was he who allowed the Warriors to win, while Steph Curry was in a new day without shoots (1/8 by far). Opposite, LeBron James harvest a lot (9/27 on shots) but he is everywhere on the field, with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists. He is further aided by Russell Westbrook (19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists) and the trio Malik Monk, Talen Horton-Tucker Austin Reaves off the bench (42 points in total). What he does that they will have a six-point lead in the last quarter, while they were trailing by 15 in the second. And there, Thompson will wake up. First by scoring five points in a row to pick up the score, then with three banderillas in a row as James completely unscrewed to win the match. In the last quarter, he signed 16 points 6/10 including 3/4 from afar, which allowed him to succeed in his best game since his return, with 33 points 5/9 three points.
– things are still not going better at the Knicks… If Kemba Walker did the job this time (23 points 7/12 on shots), Evan Fournier and Julius Randle completely unscrewed on shots (1/13 for the first and 8/20 for the second), which allowed Anfernee Simons to lead the Blazers to victory (30 points) while Jusuf Nurkic was doing a job in the racket (12 points and 20 rebounds). Bulk: 112 103.
– Big duel of backcourt between the Hornets and the Grizzlies. On one side, LaMelo Ball (25 points) and Terry Rozier (35, 10 and 9) made the show face Ja Morant (26, 6 and 6) and Desmond Bane (25 4 and 5). Except that the latter were able to count on their teammates, which allowed them to win. Final score: 125,118.
– Sacramento wins again! The Kings were indeed able to count on their new duo (26 points for De’Aaro Fox16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Domantas Sabonis) to get the best of the Wizards still in distress. note the 20 points of the rookie shooter Corey Kispert. Score final : 123 110.
– Big perfs of CJ McCollum (36 points) and Brandon Ingram (22 points) but opposite, Dejounte Murray keep proving why he’s All-Star, and allows the Spurs to win with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Final score: 124,114.
– Joel Embiid simply crushed the Cavaliers, with 40 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to allow the Sixers to win their game against the Cavaliers, while James Harden is always waiting. Final score: 103 93.
– Despite the 29 points of Kyrie Irving and the 22 of Cam Thomas, the Nets bowed for the eleventh consecutive time, this time against the Heat of a well-oiled collective, with seven days 10 points or more. Final score: 115,111.
– The 31 points of Luguentz there were not enough for OKC to win against the Bulls. It must be said that opposite, they were two to be on fire: DeMar DeRozan finishes with 38 points, and Nikola Vucevic with 31, in addition to 15 rebounds. Final score: 106,101.
– The Suns continue to roll over the NBA. That night, they managed 40 decisive passes, including 15 for the only Chris Paul, to easily overcome the Magic. 9 players finish more than 10 points. Final score: 132,105.
New York 103 Portland 112
Memphis 125 Charlotte 118
Sacramento 123 Washington 110
San Antonio 124 New Orleans 114
Cleveland 93 Philadelphia 103
Denver 110 Toronto 109
Brooklyn 111 Miami 115
Oklahoma City 101 Chicago 106
LA 99 Dallas 97
LA Lakers 115 GS 117
Orlando 105 Phoenix 132