The irresistible Grizzlies, the Lakers soon on vacation

Phoenix Suns 114 – 122 Memphis Grizzlies

It’s the hottest team this season. And even when the best players are not in jerseys, the identity of the team is respected. This night facing the NBA leaders, the players of Tyler Jenkins have once again proven that the heart and the fight are often the best weapons to win the orange ball in hand. Without its superstar and backup, without its titular interiors, Memphis presented a starting five indited with Ziaire Williams as a conductor. And from the start, Phoenix is picked cold. Dillon Brooks makes the powder speak and leads the rest of the troops behind him. The motivation and the joy of together transpire on every action. The Suns have certainly taken lightly this group of young people who break all the codes in 2022. all positions, the Grizz ‘outclass their opponents with ease. Even if in the third and fourth QT, Devin Bookerwith 41 points on the clock, tried to bring back a success in his suitcases, Brooks and his 30 units, 7 assists and 4 rebounds secured a 55th victory in 78 games. Mikal Bridges18 points and Deandre Ayton, 9&12, were too tender to expect anything. All cubs except Kyle Anderson (6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists) and Jarrett Culver (2 rebounds and 1 assist) have scored at least 11 points. Proof that the Tennessee collective is perfectly oiled at the end of the season, an ideal trend for preparing for the first round of the playoffs. In the standings, the positions remain somewhat fixed at the top of the NBA, the Suns remaining on the first and the Grizzlies on the second.

New Orleans Pelicans 114 – 111 Los Angeles Lakers

The evils are decidedly too great. Despite the return ofAnthony Davis after a month and a half of absence, the Lakers continue to dive. And the most disturbing thing is that the players of Frank Vogel had to win a victory to stay in the fight for ~~les playoffs~~ the play-in, against a direct opponent: the Pelicans. And if Lebron James, as for quite a while now, has been pulling out the overdrive to carry his team, it is clear that the rest of the roster is not in tune. The King takes blows, big slaps, like on this penetration on Brandon Ingram and yet has 38 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and many streaks of hustle which is almost difficult to see in relation to the investment of the teammates. In a tight game from start to finish, the Pels kept their goal in mind, well led by CJ McCollum32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Brandon Ingram adds 29 pawns, 8 rebounds and 7 caviars while Jonas Valančiūnas has 17 points, 12 catches and 6 assists. This triptych brings variation and solidity to both ends of the field as Davis signs a promising but not enough comeback with 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Russell Westbrook remains too discreet and not very concentrated in the hottest moments, with some foul problems and questionable decisions. On the last possession, Lebron has the ball to snatch the extension but, symptomatic of the situation, sends a long-distance air-ball, well defended by the Pels. In the standings, the gap is confirmed between the two adversaries. New Orleans is ninth with 34 wins and 43 losses while Los Angeles plunges to eleventh place with a record of 31w. for 46d. The last games promise to be excessively intense for the Angelinos with Denver twice, Phoenix, Golden State and OKC. A program that could largely compromise the chances of seeing the playoffs again.

– Portland Trail Blazers 111 – 130 San Antonio Spurs. In the fight for the play-in in the West, the Spurs are trying to put all their chances on their side. Facing the Blazers, the men of Gregg Popovich needed a QT to get going. In the absence of Dejounte Murray, Devin Vassell (22 points) and Keldon Johnson (21-5-6) took over to ensure a 32nd success before returning the Blazers then the Nuggets, the Wolves, the Warriors and the Mavs, sacred menu to end the regular season.

– Minnesota Timberwolves 136 – Denver Nuggets 130. The direct qualification for the playoffs in the West has reserved a nice little suspense. Wolves have a good collective reaction with Karl-Anthony Towns and its 32 points, the 24 units of D’Angelo Russell and the good contributions of Edwards, Prince and other Beasley allowed Minnesota to close the gap against their evening opponent (44 wins against 46 for Denver). And this despite the enormous match of Nikola Jokic38 points, 19 rebounds and 8 assists.