The boss is Philadelphia. Despite Jaylen Brown’s 42 points, Joel Embiid’s 76ers (38 pts, 11 rbs) got the better of Boston (122-110) last night, in a clash between two top names in the East. The Pennsylvania club are more in control of the Conference standings than ever with 11 wins and 5 losses. The Celtics are fourth (8v-6d). In the West, it is now the Clippers (12v-4d) who are leading, with the same record as their neighbors the Lakers. Kawhi Leonard (31 pts) and others disposed of OKC (120-106) for the gain of their sixth consecutive victory. 14 points for Nicolas Batum, also a new dad. In the other results, we will retain the victory after extension of Indiana over Orlando (120-118 ap), with a decisive basket signed Malcolm Brogdon (23 pts) at 2”8 from the buzzer. 26 points for Evan Fournier for the Magic. Chicago, Houston, Toronto, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver and Sacramento are also among the winners of the day. Ditto for Cleveland, who surprised against the Nets (125-113) Kyrie Irving (38 pts). Finally, the Hawk Trae Young is the best scorer of the night with his 43 points, while the Maverick Luka Doncic (36 pts, 9 rbs, 11 wt) and Nikola Jokic (31 pts, 10 rbs, 8 wt) of the Nuggets have flirted with the triple-double.
