In the poster of the night, the Suns left no chance to the Lakers (108/90) and confirm their status as NBA leader. In the first half, the two teams go blow for blow. To the Phoenix collective responds LeBron James (34 points/7 rebounds/2 assists). The King made this match a personal affair and felt it. The first cart is made for the men of Frank Vogel, taking advantage of the apathy of opposing incumbents. As soon as the substitutes come into play, the Suns come back to the score. The second unit of the Lakers is dominated by their opponents. Gradually, the impact of Trevor Ariza (12 points/5 rebounds) makes the difference alongside Russell Westbrook (22 points/10 rebounds) and LeBron James. The Lakers take over the reins of the game. It is this time the return of the incumbents that allows Phoenix to come back to score. With Devin Booker (24 points/9 rebounds/7 assists) as a bow leader, they finished the first half better than their opponents. Back from the locker room, the Suns accelerate, leaving this Los Angeles team in the rearview mirror. Devin Booker guides his people. The defense is in place. The Lakers are going from bad to worse with the injury of LeBron James. The King sprains his left ankle when he falls on the foot of Jae Crowder. Even if he remains on the ground, the King no longer has an impact. Without him, this team is no longer the same. The players of Monty Williams take advantage of the opportunity to widen the gap, this one exceeding twenty points and win easily.
New disillusion for the Blazers, beaten by the Pelicans (111/97), winners of their third consecutive match. The game is choppy with two average defenses. The duel between Brandon Ingram (28 points/8 rebounds/8 assists) and Damian Lillard (39 points / 7 assists) will have animated the end of the first half before the Pels did not spend the second on the return from the locker room under the impetus of Josh Hart (20 marks). The lack of control of this team is flagrant. Here are the Blazers back to the score before the last quarter. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (27 points) is unstoppable. Alone, he defeats the Blazers in the money time. He scored thirteen consecutive points to allow his team to clinch victory.
The Knicks logically win against the Pistons (105/91) after a match mastered. Detroit players are off to the best start thanks to the physical impact of Hamidou Diallo (10 points/6 rebounds). Very quickly, the Knicks pull themselves together by passing a 10/0 to their opponents. The first quarter turns the advantage of the men of New York. Despite the good defense proposed by Detroit, Mitchell Robinson (17 points/14 rebounds/3 blocks) or Kemba Walker (21 points/8 rebounds/5 assists) react perfectly. The gap exceeded ten points during the second quarter. The Pistons generate far too few easy attacks. Their offensive difficulty prevents them from coming back to score. They are 48/37 mens the break. From the start of the second half, Tom Thibodeau’s flock inexorably stood out. Thanks to an 11/0, the score goes to 59/37. The Pistons then begin to react, taking advantage of the opponents’ defensive errors. they know lee (16 points) impresses while Cade Cunningham (7 points 2/13 on shots/9 rebounds/8 assists) is in great difficulty at address. Nevertheless, the gap fell below ten points… Thibodeau chose the right moment to take a time-out. His team is revived. In attack, Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier (22 points) ensures while in defense, Mitchell Robinson impresses. Once again, the difference exceeds ten points. The Pistons will no longer worry about serious Knicks to validate this victory.
With Frank Ntilikina holder, the Mavs win against Wolves (114/102). Jalen Brunson’s 28 points allow the Texans to win against Wolves with little involvement in defense. Karl-Anthony Towns has delivered an impressive performance (26 points / 14 rebounds / 7 assists), he is too alone in this team.
The Heat won easily (126/96) against the Pacers thanks to a magnificent collective performance. Duncan Robinson et Tyler Herro score 26 points each against the Pacers too quickly deprived of Malcolm Brogdon.
Miami Heat 126 – 96 Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks 106 – 91 Detroit Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans 111 – 97 Portland Trail Blazers
Dallas Mavericks 114 – 102 Minnesota Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers 90 – 108 Phoenix Suns