The game: LeBron James and Russell Westbrook decisive for the Lakers
The two teams may have a start to the season below their expectations, a poster between Los Angeles and Boston remains a heavy shock in the NBA. Especially with so many stars in the field. A poster that turned to the advantage of the Lakers (117-102), Tuesday in LA, under the impetus of 30 points from LeBron James. The King converted 13 of 19 attempts in 36 minutes and added 5 assists. A new boss match for the player who will soon be celebrating his 37th birthday.
The Angelenos took control of the game in the second quarter and then accelerated in the third. With in particular a 13-4 passed in a few minutes to take a 15-point lead (from 66-60 to 79-64). Russell Westbrook was very active during this key period, scoring 9 of his 24 points (9 of 16 on shots). The All-Star point guard also handed out 11 caviar on Tuesday night. A performance in line with his last matches. Little by little, he found his marks in Frank Vogel’s system, even in James’ presence. A really encouraging point for the Hollywood team.
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The stars of the Lakers have stood up to resist an unleashed Jayson Tatum at the start of the meeting. He scored the Celtics’ first 14 points. But the young winger must have felt lonely at times since he is one of the few players to have weighed in attack. Boston is still deprived of Jaylen Brown, its other headliner. Tatum finished with 34 points at 13 of 22 on shots. Insufficient to bring down LA, therefore. The two teams present exactly the same balance sheet after 25 matches: 13 wins and 12 losses.
The performance: Durant and the Nets topple the Mavericks
The Dallas team are not doing well at the moment. Its players are not very sharp, uninspired and clearly not serene, even when they lead by ten points. Their 17 steps ahead in the third quarter were not enough to beat Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Indeed, Kevin Durant and his teammates came back late to win 99-102, inflicting the Mavericks fifth in a row at home. And yet the Nets chased the score all night. Still 11 points behind at the start of the fourth quarter.
But KD sublimated in the last 12 minutes by scoring 11 of his 24 points. His layup 1 minute and 23 seconds from the buzzer gave the New Yorkers their biggest lead of the game… 3 small points (97-100). They did not lead once in the evening before halfway through the fourth quarter. It wasn’t just Durant who made the difference. James Harden added 23 points.
Steve Nash’s players also took advantage of their opponents’ clumsiness. Luka Doncic (28 points) and his teammates did not score a single basket in the last 4 minutes! Only 9 shots scored at three points in 46 attempts (19%) and a 0 of 7 behind the arc for Tim Hardaway Jr, who also missed the ball for the equalizer on final possession. Dallas is back in the negative with now 12 losses in 23 games while Brooklyn continues to lead the Eastern Conference with 17 wins and 7 losses on the clock.
The player: RJ Barrett brings some color to the Knicks
The Knicks found their way back to victory after three straight losses. They went to win on the floor of Spurs (109-121) under the leadership of RJ Barrett, author of one of the best matches of his young career. 32 points for the Canadian, including 7 award-winning baskets. In 8 attempts. A new personal best behind the arc. He notably planted two during a 10-2 past during the third quarter.
The New Yorkers then took a 13 point lead and they were not joined afterwards. Spurred on by Barrett, the Knicks also scored 18 three-point baskets throughout the game. What offer them their first victory in San Antonio since 2014 and find a balanced record: 12 successes, 12 losses.
The French: Playing time again limited for Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier kept his spot in the Major Five despite the Knicks’ rotation changes. But he only played 21 minutes last night. Time to register 7 points (3 of 8) and take 3 rebounds.
Image: Robert Williams climbs Mount Anthony Davis twice
The young pivot of the Celtics takes off. Literally. Two times.
The results of the night in the NBA
Lakers – Celtics : 117-102
Mavericks – Nets : 99-102
Spurs – Knicks : 109-121
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