5 games were on the program this Saturday in the NBA, let’s go:
Hollywood scenario in the studios of the State Farm Arena this night with the victory in overtime for the Hawks over Toronto thanks to superb action by Trae Young (33 points at 12/21, 12 assists), who found – while he was not He had just 3.8 seconds to find a solution – AJ Griffin on a long lob thrown just past the halfway line for the buzzer win. Atlanta is 3rd in the East. Tight score also in Indianapolis with a 4th victory at the end for the Pacers, 5th in the East. Aaron Nesmith had 2 free throws 9.6 seconds from the buzzer and his team made a decisive stop behind to secure the victory. Tyrese Haliburton finished Indiana’s leading scorer and passer with 22 points at 9/16 and 14 assists.
Visiting Philadelphia, Minnesota rebalanced its balance sheet (8-8) by winning a 3rd consecutive success, carried by Anthony Edwards, more skillful at throws (9/9) than in the field (7/21). In front Joel Embiid, limping because hit in the foot following a collision late in the game, finished with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. First in the West, the Jazz won a 12th victory in Portland, with 28 points from Jordan Clarkson, including 8 in a row in the last 1’48 to complete Blazers who lost Damian Lillard (re-egravation of his right calf injury) in the 3rd quarter.
Malik Beasley signs 29 points off the bench for the Jazz. Mike Conley also came out on injury (knee) in the 3rd. The infirmary point continues since in their easy victory over San Antonio the Clippers (21 3-point shots, season record) also lost Paul George (21 points at 8/12), who did not play the second half due to right knee pain. Norman Powell acted well with 26 points off the bench. Kawhi Leonard finished on 11 points in 22 minutes. John Wall was him in vending machine mode, with 15 assists in 23 minutes.
Hawks – Raptors 124-122
Pacers – Magic 114-113
Wolves – Sixers 112-109
Jazz – Blazers 118-113
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Clippers – Spurs 119-97
