- denver nuggets 136 – 100 Milwaukee BUCKS
The reigning MVP, Nikola Jokicmoved with his Nuggets on the floor of the Bucks of Giannis Antetokounmpo, defending champions, for the shock of this night. The game was very close in the first two quarters, the gap did not exceed 10 points and the two teams played at a good level. At the break, Mike Malone’s players are ahead by eight points: 65 57. Unfortunately for the show, the return from the locker room announces the end of the game. The Bucks are jostled and will experience an offensive breakdown of almost five minutes in the middle of the third quarter (only five points scored). The Nuggets take advantage of this and make a permanent gap. With a 22-point lead at the start of the last quarter, Denver quietly folded this game and continued its winning streak (5).
With an overall address of 60% (53% three points), Denver signs a big collective performance. 24 points for Aaron Gordon15 points for Will Barton and 18 points for Monte Morris. Coming off the bench, Bryn Forbes ends up with 14 points while Bones Hyland plants 13 points and 6 rebounds. With this collective offensive power, Nikola Jokic did not force his talent. The Serb ends the match with an almost triple-double: 18 points, 15 assists and 9 rebounds in 28 minutes. Opposite, Giannis tried everything with his 29 points but he was unfortunately too alone. 22 combined points for Bobby Portis et Grayson Allen9 points only for Khris Middleton.
- Atlanta Hawks 129 – 121 Los angeles lakers
The Lakers were moving onto the Hawks’ court to try and end their six-game road trip on a high. Deprived of LeBron Jamesreturned to LA to treat his knee, the Violines & Or counted on the duo Anthony Davis – Russell Westbrook to take matters into their own hands. Unfortunately, players from Frank Vogel will leave Atlanta with a defeat after having twice scored a 10-point lead. But here, in front, Trae Young and his teammates never panicked and came back thanks to their skill behind the three-point line. Seventh straight victory for the players of Nate McMillan which continue to rise in the ranking (10th in the East now).
Trae Young continues to evolve at a crazy level. 36 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for the All-Star leader of the Hawks. 20 points for John Collins in addition to his 11 rebounds. Clint Capela et Onyeka Okongwu feast in the paint with 15 and 16 points. Ct Lakers, the record of the road-trip is sad: 2 wins and 4 losses. Malik Monk was good. Author of 33 points, the former Charlotte continues to show that he is the only good satisfaction in the recruitment of this season. Anthony Davis also continues to gently build pressure. Although he was limited by fouls, the LA interior finished with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. With a record of 24 wins and 27 losses, the 50% are moving away and the Lakers must now do everything to stay in the Play-In race.
- Phoenix Suns 115 – 110 San antonio spurs
Meanwhile, the Suns continue to dominate the league. The players of Monty Williamswho will be the coach of the Team LeBron during the next All-Star Game, took advantage of the reception of the San Antonio Spurs to sign their 40th victory this season. It wasn’t all easy though. Face of the eye-catching Texans (deprived of Dejounte Murray by the way), who had even taken a 12-point lead at the end of the third quarter, the teammates of Chris Paul will make their experience speak in the money time and will finally make the difference. A 115,110 victory and a month of January ended with a huge record of 13 wins for 1 defeat (92.9% wins). This is also the second time this season that the Suns finish a month above 90% since last November there was a perfect month with 16 wins in 16 games.
The five major of the Suns made a good collective performance. 28 points for Devin Booker26 points for Mikal Bridges. 11 points for Cameron Johnson10 points and 11 rebounds for Bismack Biyombo. Finally Chris Paul was once again a monstrous pass: 20 points (50% on shots) and 19 assists in addition to his 8 rebounds. At Spurs, Lonnie Walker IV finished with 22 points off the bench. 16 points and 8 rebounds for Keldon Johnson and 15 points for Tre Jones. At last Doug McDermott play a good game. He finished as his team’s top scorer with 24 points (6/9 three-pointers).
Atlanta 129 – 121 L.A Lakers
L.A Clippers 115 – 90 Charlotte
Portland 116 – 130 Chicago
Cleveland 105 – 115 Detroit
Dallas 108 – 110 Orlando
Denver 136 – 100 Milwaukee
Utah 106 – 126 Minnesota
San Antonio 110 – 115 Phoenix