2024-02-15 06:37:01
NBA
The Toronto Raptors suffered their third consecutive defeat in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday. The Canadians lost to the Indiana Pacers at home 125:127. Jakob Pöltl set his season’s best with 19 points, and eleven rebounds meant the Viennese’s 17th double-double of the season.
The Canadians controlled the game for long stretches and were mostly just ahead. However, the Pacers managed to turn things around shortly before the end and brought home the victory, especially since RJ Barrett’s last throw, which would have equalized, missed its target.
The guests’ top scorer was Pascal Siakam, who was transferred from Toronto in mid-January. Pöltl’s long-time teammate scored 23 points. The Raptors were led by Scottie Barnes with 29 points and twelve rebounds.
After the break due to the All-Star weekend, the Canadians will host the Brooklyn Nets in the last of five consecutive home games on Thursday next week. The team from the New York district lost to NBA leader Boston Celtics 86:136 on Wednesday. It was the second highest defeat in the club’s history. Boston celebrated its sixth win in a row. Payton Pritchard was responsible for 28 points.
Losses for Nuggets and Warriors
Defending champion Denver Nuggets lost to the Sacramento Kings 98:102. De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points for the Californians. Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-122 win over the Utah Jazz with 37 points and 15 rebounds. Rui Hachimura achieved a career best. The Japanese scored 36 points.
The Golden State Warriors’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 125:130 win against the LA Clippers. 41 points from Stephen Curry were not enough for further success. James Harden (26) and Paul George (24) were the protagonists for the Clippers.
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