The match: The Clippers come out in extremis once morest the Lakers
What an end game! It was at the end of the suspense that the Clippers finally beat the Lakers (111-110) following a series of decisive baskets on both sides. Until the last second, it was impossible to know who would win the duel between the two Los Angeles armadas. But Reggie Jackson was the last to score, with a layup 4 seconds from the buzzer. A final basket to which Anthony Davis (30 points, 17 rebounds) failed to respond. His attempt in the racket just failed. The ball rolled around the circle before coming out, sealing the fate of the Lakers.
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Infuriating for Russell Westbrook and his teammates. However, they managed to climb back 17 points in the fourth quarter. With in particular a 12-0 to come back to 4 short lengths of their opponents (94-90). Very inspired at the end of the game, Westbrook planted an important three-point just over 2 minutes from the end (104-100). He didn’t stop there. It was still him who gave the Lakers a first advantage a few moments later (104-105). Jackson answered him immediately.
Then Malik Monk planted a long shot, precisely on a pass from the former MVP. Folded match? It was without counting on another award-winning basket, this time from Marcus Morris (29 points). Westbrook didn’t stop there either. In the process, he offered a new offering, this time concluded with a dunk from Anthony Davis. The Lakers then took the lead for the last time in the game (109-110), 12 seconds from the siren. Then Reggie Jackson, huge in the money-time (25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists Thursday night), gave the victory to his people. A real thriller.
The Player: Trae Young and Hawks end Suns’ 11-game winning streak
Even with a little shoulder pain, it’s out of the question for Trae Young to miss a direct duel once morest Chris Paul and the Suns, the best team in the league this season. The Hawks’ star point guard was still uncertain a few hours before kickoff, but he finally held his rank. And successfully. Atlanta beat Phoenix, 124-115, led by a sparkling Young who scored 43 points. It was enough to end the Suns’ 11-game winning streak!
Trae Young is having a blast with the Hawks and is getting more and more out of the game (Atlanta)
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Trae Young set the tone by lighting up the opposing defense behind the arc. And his teammates followed his example. He scored 6 of 11 outside attempts, 6 of 20 three-pointers for the Hawks last night. A deluge of long shots that made the difference. The Suns, for comparison, only put 9 of 32. Devin Booker finished at 1 of 8 for example, even though he scored 32 points. CP3 finished in double-double: 18 points and 12 assists. But the two players, announced as replacements for the next All-Star Game, were no match for a Young of the big nights. Besides, right now, no one can really compete with the Hawks and their leader. They remain on 8 wins in the last 9 matches and have moved up to tenth place in the East.
The duo: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson feast
Klay Thompson continues to find rhythm and sensations following more than two years of absence. And he gets better and better with every game! The All-Star guard had his best performance since his return by compiling 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists last night. He notably converted 7 of his 9 three-point attempts. For another victory for the Warriors – the eighth in a row – once morest the Kings (126-114).
The direct consequence of Thompson’s return is also the (re)rise of Stephen Curry. The two friends take pleasure in replaying together and it shows. Curry added 20 points and 7 assists, along with 4 award-winning baskets. It brings back memories.
The performance: Four Raptors players to more than 20 points once morest the Bulls
The Raptors are in good shape. They won their fourth straight win by defeating the Bulls following overtime Thursday night (127-120). DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points, in addition to his 6 rebounds and 7 assists, for his return to Chicago. But that wasn’t enough. Because four players stood before him. Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, with 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Freshly named All-Star for the first time in his career, Fred VanVleet added 21 points. Same total for Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby.
The French: Nicolas Batum plays his role
A bit clumsy on shots (2 out of 6), Nicolas Batum did a bit of everything during the Clippers’ victory once morest the Lakers. He only scored 4 points but he took 3 rebounds, delivered 3 assists, put 3 blocks and stole 2 balls to contribute to the success of his team. Fairly discreet performance for Killian Hayes, author of 2 points in 20 minutes Thursday evening. He still offered 4 assists and blocked 2 shots. But the Pistons lost to the Timberwolves.
The image: Wolves celebrate the selection of Karl-Anthony Towns at the next All-Star Game
Karl-Anthony Towns will accompany Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Draymond Green (forfeit), Chris Paul, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker in the West. James Harden, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Khris Middleton, Fred VanVleet, Darius Garland and Zach LaVine were selected in the East.
The results of the night in the NBA
Pistons – Timberwolves : 117-128
Spurs – Heat : 95-112
Hawks – Suns : 124-115
Raptors – Bulls : 127-120
Warriors – Kings : 126-114
Clippers – Lakers : 111-110
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