- Sacramento Kings 141 – 137 Los Angeles Lakers (3OT)
Trouble continues for the Angelinos. In a month of November not really sexy for fans of the Lebron gang, the Lakers were competing against the terrible Kings to start a comeback in the standings. Except that the entire first half reflects a certain form of weariness as creativity and envy were not visible on the faces. 20 all over the end of the first QT, 43-43 at halftime, the hangover after Thanksgiving made some damage. Lebron James tries well to take the measure of the match but sprinkles a little too much but really make the difference. The King inflates his stats to finish 30 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists with a nasty 2/13 behind the arc. Opposite, De’Aaron Fox starts to rise in temperature. While waiting for the big frenzy of the leader, the interior sector of Sacto dominates. Alex Len fights to compile 12 points and 8 rebounds but above all to be present to challenge every rebound. Marvin Bagley III signs him a perfect 5/5 for 13 pawns, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Ct Lakers, Anthony Davis passes a little next to the plate despite a well blackened sheet of statistics: 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks. It is especially in the implication and the fight that the Unibrow sins. In the King’s wake, stay Russell Westbrook, in triple-double, 29-10-11, withstood Fox’s battering in the final QT. With three overtime on the clock, it took a Californian dtonator. Fox will take on this role between effective penetrations and inspired organization. The one who has regained his all-star level, finishes 34 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and a determining character in the hottest moments, until reaching 50 minutes of play to finally validate a sufficient gap. The Kings snatch victory in a game of very uneven pace. The revenge looms Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center. The Lakers will face the Pistons to straighten their heads and finally show real intentions to find the upper echelons.
- Phoenix Suns 118 – 97 New York Knicks
And 15 for the Suns! Unbeaten for almost a month, Phoenix has rolled out his usual game plan, rhythm, variation and a whole workforce involved against the less armed Knicks to join the fight. All members of the starting five are above 10 points, Devin Booker at the top, with 32 units. Cameron Payne is registered as the relay of the holders as soon as the rotations begin, 13 points and 6 assists on the counter. The recipe allows players in Arizona to create a first cart never to lose it, always a false rhythm that suits them so well. Even if Evan Fournier began the game with a 3/3, the success eluded the French for the remainder of the game with 15 points 4/15 on shots. Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul complete the panoply of NBA bosses. 14 units and 13 boards for the pivot; 14 points, 10 assists and 4 rebounds for the leader vtran. The Knicks try well to answer but without success because of the total control of the men of Monty Williams. Two very big pieces await Phoenix with confrontations against the two other residents of the top trio of the NBA. Brooklyn then Golden State twice will stand in the way of the last finalists.
- Portland Trail Blazers 103 – 118 Golden State Warriors
A new performance of the Curry Festival took place that night at the Chase Center. Facing the Blazers, Steph Curry and his gang kept the suspense going for a QT, time for the San Francisco engine to roar at full throttle and then purr when the difference is made. Between his impact behind the line, desperate for his opponents and his handle which few defenders are able to limit, the Chef signs yet another high-level performance. 32 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Andrew Wiggins continues its interesting season with 25 points and additional solutions in penetration and long distance which add big headaches to the staffs who must endure the offensives of the Warriors, while the return of Klay Thompson is announced … The Blazers, without being completely voiceless, do not manage to make up the difference. The duo Damian Lilliard/CJ McCollum compiles only 32 points, 17 for Jusuf Nurkic and 19 for Anfernee Simons who tried to trigger a last stand in the last QT, without effect. Golden State retains its place on the NBA throne with a natural authority that resonates with the natural power that emanated from the workforce. Steve Kerr a few years ago. The Clippers and Suns are on the Warriors’ schedule to continue the current six-game winning streak.
Detroit Pistons 96 – 107 Los Angeles Clippers
Minnesota Timberwolves 115 – 133 Charlotte Hornets
Phoenix Suns 118 – 97 New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls 123 – 88 Orlando Magic
Toronto Raptors 97 – 114 Indiana Pacers
Atlanta Hawks 132 – 100 Memphis Grizzlies
Washington Wizards 101 – 99 OKC Thunder
Boston Celtics 88 – 96 San Antonio Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks 120 – 109 Denver Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans 98 – 97 Utah Jazz
Portland Trail Blazers 103 – 118 Golden State Warriors
Sacramento Kings 141 – 137 Los Angeles Lakers
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