- Cleveland 120-131 L.A Lakers
The return of LeBron James Cleveland is always an event and like last season, the King delivered another great performance to allow the Lakers to sign an important victory (131-120). LeBron signs his 105th career triple double and his 6th of the season with 38 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. The difference was made at the start of the 4th quarter. At 97-96 in favor of the Cavs, the native of Akron scores 5 points to open the quarter and launch a 12-2 in favor of LA The Lakers take a 9-point lead and Cleveland will never come back, LeBron annihilating the opposing hopes with a dunk and a mid-range shot in the last two minutes. The four-time MVP has finally received support with a Russell Westbrook 20 points and 11 assists, and a DJ Augustin 20 points a 6 of 6 three-pointers. Opposite Darius Garland delivers a good copy with 29 points and 17 assists. Next game for the ultra important Cavs Toronto, on which they have a victory in advance for the 6th place.
The Raptors were precisely Chicago for there also a game at stake in the race for the play-offs. The Bulls have been falling dangerously in the standings for several days and the Raptors are in ambush for 5th place. With this 113-99 victory, Chicago will reassure themselves a little and do themselves good. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan score 26 points each and Vucevic added 19 points and 13 rebounds. The seesaw in this contested part (19 changes of leader!) took place during the 3rd quarter with 8 consecutive points from LaVine to drive a 21-8 from the Bulls, until they lost by one point after returning from the locker room. The hardest part was done for the locals who held out until the end. For Toronto, Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and Fred VanVleet is 19 units 7 out of 22 shooting. Next game for Chicago, ds tonight Milwaukee.
- Charlotte 106-103 New Orleans
Another game at stake where the play-in was at stake this time, with New Orleans on the move to Charlotte. The Pelicans lose 106-103 and the Hornets remain in the play-in race with this fifth consecutive victory. Led 84-76 in the last quarter, Charlotte will suffocate the Pels who will only score 10 points in the last nine minutes and collect 21. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier score 17 points each and Miles Bridges added 15 points in this collective victory where the Hornets delivered 34 assists. Opposite Jonas Valanciunas had fun in the racket with 24 points and 18 rebounds and CJ McCollum is 27 points. The latter had the ball to equalize on the last possession with 8 seconds on the clock, but the good opposing defense could not allow him to attempt a shot. The Pelicans continue their run for the play-in with the reception of Chicago on Thursday.
- end of series for the wolves, the heat falls philadelphia
In the Western conference took place a very interesting match between the Mavs and the Wolves, who remain on five victories in a row. Despite a Luka Doncic clumsy (15 points 5 out of 17 and 8 ball losses), Dallas wins 110-108. The Mavs will count up to 16 points ahead (70-54) at the start of the 3rd quarter before seeing Minnesota come back and pass in front 4 minutes from time (100-101). The Mavs will manage to make the difference thanks in particular to the failures of Patrick Beverly in free throws. The leader will sign a 1 out of 4 in the last seconds and a 3 out of 8 in total, being thus involved in 5 of the 6 failures of his team in the exercise. If Doncic struggled, Dwight Powell did the job with 22 8/8 points, as did Spencer Dinwiddie with 20 units. Opposite, Towns is 22 points and Anthony Edwards 19.
Last beautiful poster in this evening, between the Jazz and the Nets. Brooklyn got over it Kevin Durant author of 37 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to overcome Utah 114-106. The Nets go 38-24 in the third quarter to make the difference. For Jazz, Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points. After this New York back-to-back, Utah goes to Boston on Wednesday.
Priv de Joel Embiid and James Hardenthe Sixers recover Tyrese Maxey, author of 28 points to bring down the Heat (113-106)! The young leader even scored 13 of his 28 points in the last quarter and notably 9 in a row in money time. In a match disputed 18 ties and 18 changes of leader, Shake Milton also answered present with 20 points. Opposite Miami was however complete and the trio Butler (27 points), Adebayo (22) and Lowry (20) answered present, contrary to Tyler Herro, only 10 points 5 out of 15 on shots, or Duncan Robinson with 6 dots.
In the duel of the badly classified, Portland wins Detroit 119-115. Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben Mclemore is 21. Opposite Saddiq Bey score 25 points, but 6 out of 17 in shooting and Cade Cunningham also reaches 25 units.
Finally, Houston wins against Washington 115-97 with 39 points of Christian Wood and the Celtics win OKC thanks to a Jayson Tatum still hot which crashes 36 points. His understanding Jaylen Brown reaches him 25 units.
Charlotte 106-103 New Orleans
Cleveland 120-131 L.A Lakers
Detroit 115-119 Portland
Philadelphia 113-106 Miami
Brooklyn 114-106 Utah
Chicago 113-99 Toronto
Houston 115-97 Washington
Oklahoma City 123-132 Boston
Dallas 110-108 Minnesota
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