On Wednesday (local time), the Toronto Raptors lost their third consecutive away game in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Canadians lost 100-108 once morest the star cast of the LA Clippers. Jakob Pöltl recorded eight points, eleven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 30:23 minutes on the floor.
In downtown Los Angeles, the Raptors got off to a better start, also leading by 25-17 following the first quarter. From the second period, however, the attacking machinery of the hosts began to run. After the 49:49 at the break, it was 83:74 for the Clippers twelve minutes later, including a 9:0 run in the meantime. Even following being 15 points behind, Pöltl and his colleagues didn’t give up a good five minutes before the end, but only managed to close the gap to 100:104 in the finish.
Kawhi Leonard, who led the Canadians to the 2019 NBA title, scored a double-double on the winning side with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Paul George recorded 23 points. At Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam (20 each) were the most successful scorers. The Raptors travel to the Los Angeles Lakers for their fifth straight away game on Friday.
Without Kevin Durant, who injured his ankle during warm-up, the Phoenix Suns celebrated their fourth win in a row with a 132-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Devin Booker marked 44 points for the Arizona team. CJ McCollum threw the New Orleans Pelicans to a 113-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He was the top scorer with 32 points, while Luka Doncic had to make do with 15 for the Texans. Kyrie Irving recorded 27 points.
NBA result from Wednesday (local time): LA Clippers – San Antonio Spurs (8 points, 11 rebounds in 30:23 minutes by Jakob Pöltl) 108:100.
