Stephen Curry delivers another historic feat in beating the Bulls. Meanwhile, the Lakers embarrass themselves against the Timberwolves. Also: Lu Dort becomes a hero for the Thunder and Nikola Jokic is back impressively after his suspension.
Charlotte Hornets (7-7) – New York Knicks (7-6) 104:96 (BOXSCORE)
- After he still had 37 points from the bench in the win against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Kelly Oubre Jr. left it after five away games in a row in the home hall at 12 points. However, 9 of them came in the fourth quarter and contributed to the second success in a row. Kemba Walker returned to his previous team with the Knicks and was unstoppable at all at the beginning. However, it cooled off in the course of the game and ended up with 26 points, which was not enough for the Knickerbockers.
- The Knicks, who recently missed a mega comeback against the Bucks after a 21-point deficit thanks to 68 bank points, got off to a very good start in contrast to their most recent appearances. Walker stood after six minutes at 14 counters, thanks to seven three-pointers, New York comfortably led after a quarter with +16 (34:18). Up until the break, the Hornets had struggled a little (46:55), thanks mainly to Gordon Hayward (13), while Miles Bridges was initially freezing (2/9 FG).
- After the break, the Hornets turned the tables with a 34:21 quarter and hit 56 percent of the field in this section, led by Terry Rozier (10). An exciting final section developed with spectacular scenes. Among other things, Bridges cleared Obi Toppin badly, who sank a Windmill dunk shortly afterwards. Bridges immediately followed suit and layup to +5 two minutes before the end. The Knicks had no answer left. Bridges made it all clear with a three point game.
- The New York top scorers Julius Randle and RJ Barrett caught a completely used day, who combined only got 12 points (Randle 10, 4/15, Barrett 2, 1/9 FG). The fact that Randle missed three free throws in a row shortly before the end fit into the picture. Otherwise, only Mitchell Robinson (11) and Alec Burks (15) scored double digits. The Hornets were led by Bridges (24, 8/17 FG), Hayward (22, 9/17 FG) and Rozier (18, 7/13 FG). LaMelo Ball missed a triple-double (12, 17 rebounds, 9 assists).
Boston Celtics (6-7) – Milwaukee Bucks (6-6) 122:113 OT (SPIELBERICHT)
Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) – Detroit Pistons (2-9) 98:78 (BOXSCORE)
- Relaxed victory for the Cavs, who showed a strong reaction to the defeat against the Wizards even without top scorer Collin Sexton and in the matchup of the top rookies between Evan Mobley (16, 6/10 FG, 7 rebounds) and Cade Cunningham (9, 4 / 8 FG, 6 rebounds) had no trouble at all. At the latest after the third quarter (10:11 pm) the mass was read.
- The first highlight was Jarrett Allen, who put youngster Luka Garza on the poster. After that, a close game developed for a short time before it was the Cavs who put down a 16: 3 run before and after the first quarter break. A dunk by Evan Mobley turned +12 after 15 minutes. After the third section, it was 74:52.
- Only Darius Garland (21, 8/14 FG), the one tollen Behind-the-Back-Pass auf Mobley played, and reservist Cedi Osman (17, 1/6 3FG) scored better than the rookie. The Cavaliers sank 14 threes (34.1 percent) and used the 21 ball losses of the guests for 27 points (DET: 11). They also dominated in the zone (50:34).
- The Pistons lost Big Man Kelly Olynyk in their win against the Rockets on Wednesday. The Canadian injured his knee, as the Cavs announced, he will be examined again in six weeks. This resulted in more minutes for sophomore Isaiah Stewart, who remained pale (2 and 7). Only three players, Jerami Grant (16), Franck Jackson (12) and Josh Jackson (11) scored double digits. From the field, Detroit only hit 36.7 percent.
Houston Rockets (1-11) – Portland Trail Blazers (6-7) 92:104 (BOXSCORE)
- In the seventh attempt, the Blazers finally got their first away win of the season, but it wasn’t a gala performance that Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Co. showed in Texas against weak Rockets.
- The Rockets initially held up well against Portland, which had not yet found its throwing rhythm. An 8-point lead turned into a 27:30 deficit after 12 minutes, which should point the way forward. Quarter two and three went to the guests with a combined +11, Houston simply lacked the quality to recover from.
- 21.9 percent from a distance (7/32) did not cause worry lines for the Blazers, and the Rockets also gave away a few points at the free throw line (17/27). Daniel Theis, who contributed 7 points early on, only added 2 in the further course of the game (9, 4/9 FG, 5 rebounds). Kevin Porter Jr. came on 18 points (7/14 FG), Jae’Sean Tate on 14, Christian Wood grabbed 15 rebounds (8 points, 4/15 FG).
- The Blazers were led by Lillard (20, 6/16 FG) and McCollum (17, 7/21 FG), but apart from Nassir Little (13, 14 rebounds, inklusive Poster-Dunk) do not set any accents. Portland didn’t even break the 40 percent mark from the field (39.1), but got 25 easy points on the line.
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