Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Miami Heat (123-115) and continued their good streak of success, while the Golden State Warriors returned to victory against the Dallas Mavericks (119-113).
In the East, if the Boston Celtics are marking time lately, this is not the case for Milwaukee which is in great shape at the moment. Last night, the Bucks have chained a seventh victory in a row by offering Miami (123-115). For this, the residents of the Fiserv Forum were once again able to count on a huge Giannis Antetokounmpo, author of a triple-double against the Heat. In about 36 minutes, the “Greek Freak” finished the game with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, which notably allowed his team to have the last word on arrival. Because, at the break, the score was parity between the franchises (62-62) and it was on the return from the locker room that Milwaukee made the difference on its floor against Jimmy Butler (32 points and 8 rebounds) and his teammates . By showing the strength of their collective, the Bucks finished better and therefore continue their series of successes before a trip to Portland in two days. With now 36 wins in 53 games, the team coached by Mike Budenholzer has almost the same record as Boston (37/53), who currently leads the Eastern Conference. For its part, with this new setback, Miami (6th) remains under pressure from other franchises currently in play-in.
The Warriors are closing in on the top 6
In the West, in the absence of Luka Doncic, Golden State did not miss its chance. Indeed, hit in the right heel, the Slovenian was not present on Saturday at the Chase Center, during Dallas’ defeat against the Warriors (119-113). In their lair, Stephen Curry’s teammates (21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists), hit on the knee during the game, made a great start in the first twelve minutes with a scathing 40-23 which made the difference in This meeting. Because, behind, despite a very good Spencer Dinwiddie (25 points), well helped by Tim Hardaway Jr. (22 points), the Texans have not managed to catch up, despite a last quarter mastered on their part ( 27-17). In the end, after two defeats in Minnesota and Denver, Steve Kerr’s team, currently 8th in its Conference, has therefore returned to victory and at the same time returned to a success of their victim of the evening (6th), the last franchise qualified directly for the play-offs at the end of the season. A good operation therefore for the Warriors who will receive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder in two days, while the Mavericks are expected in Utah and will once again have to deal without Doncic, left to rest in Dallas.
BASKET – NBA / REGULATE THE SEASON
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Brooklyn Nets – Washington Wizards : 125-123
New Orleans Pelicans – Los Angeles Lakers : 131-126
Detroit Pistons – Phoenix Suns : 100-116
New York Knicks – Los Angeles Clippers : 128-134 (ap)
Chicago Bulls – Portland Trail Blazers : 129-121
Milwaukee Bucks – Miami Heat : 123-115
Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets : 153-121
Golden State Warriors – Dallas Mavericks : 119-113
Denver Nuggets – Atlanta Hawks : 128-108
