The game: the Lakers crushed by the Bulls
Without mercy. The Bulls were ruthless with the Lakers on Monday night. For an easy victory from Chicago to Los Angeles (121-103), the second in a row after that won against the Clippers the day before. With a common point on the two meetings: an absolutely unplayable DeMar DeRozan. The All-Star full-back, from Compton, delivered a new XXL performance by scoring 38 points at 15 of 23 on shots. But beyond his performance, the two matches of the bulls against the Hollywood formations have nothing to do.
The Clippers have resisted. The Lakers were run over by the Chicago bulldozer. To the point of giving the impression that a top candidate was challenging a mid-table team. Reversed statuses… but the Angelenos absolutely do not look like a formation capable of going to the end within a few months. Certainly not last night. Already unable to keep their vis-à-vis in the first period, Frank Vogel’s players took to the water in defense after returning from the locker room. As usual. DeRozan and Zach LaVine (26 points) threw the Bulls 9-0 to widen the gap (68-53). They didn’t look back afterwards.
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Only Anthony Davis floated (20 points in 28 minutes) before being ejected. A sign of frustration. His rant a few days ago about the importance of applying in the third quarter had no impact. The Lakers fell right then. This brings their total differential to -89 since the start of the season. The worst team in the league in the third quarters.
Lonzo Ball (27 points) took charge of completing his hometown franchise in the fourth. With a maddening address. Outside baskets that served as an exclamation point to conclude this very nice success of the Bulls, decidedly solid over this first month. Quite the opposite of the Lakers.
The player: Chris Paul decisive, the Suns continue a ninth victory
The finalists needed a short week to get started. With 3 defeats in their first 4 matches. But since then, they have been launched. They started the steamroller to string together 9 victories in a row. The last, Monday night, against the Timberwolves (99-96), is due to Chris Paul. The veteran point guard was imperial in the money time, as the teams still vied for victory. Very discreet for three quarters, CP3 scored 19 of its 21 points in the last 12 minutes.
An offensive performance necessary to keep Karl-Anthony Towns (35 points) and his teammates at bay. If Paul shone, it was his teammate Devin Booker, author of 29 points, who scored the basket for the win 16 seconds from the siren. Thus sealing the new victory of the franchise of Arizona, already second in the West.
The series: 5 in a row and a record start for the Wizards
This Washington team is transformed. Usually very muddled and dependent on her star Bradley Beal, she seems much better organized and deeper since her leaders traded Russell Westbrook for five (good) players. Several of them did the job to lead the Wizards to a fifth straight win on Monday night. And that one, Scott Brooks’ men went looking for with their guts. By recovering from a deficit of 19 points to win against the Pelicans (105-100).
It was 41-60 in the third quarter that Spencer Dinwiddie started to throw the machine by scoring the first of his four prize-winning baskets. The leader finished the game with 27 points. But the Wizards chased after the score for many more minutes. Always 7 points behind at the start of the last 12 minutes. It was only 5 minutes from the buzzer that Kyle Kuzma equalized for the first time (92-92). The Pelicans missed 11 straight shots, leaving their opponents streaking for victory. The tenth for Washington this season. With a 10-3 record, the DC franchise is simply having its best start since 1975.
The duo: Porzingis and Doncic overthrow Jokic and the Nuggets
Warn the other 29 teams in the league: Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are slowly creating an interesting chemistry on the pitch. And that can hurt. The Nuggets paid the price last night, losing to the Mavericks (101-111) despite an 8-point advantage at the break. Because Nikola Jokic (35 points, 16 rebounds) and his comrades fell on a tandem of All-Stars in great shape.
Doncic and Porzingis each scored over 20 points for the third game in a row. 23 with 11 assists for the first, 29 with 11 rebounds for the second. The Mavericks started the last quarter with a rain of three-point baskets to quickly regain the advantage and widen the gap. Without being joined afterwards. With 9-4, here they are on the podium of the Western Conference. Only problem, Doncic hurt his ankle at the very end of the game. Bad news before shocks against the Suns and the Clippers.
The rookie: Reference match for the first choice of the draft
Attention, Cade Cunningham begins to adjust the sights. After several delicate outings, the new star of the Pistons is more and more comfortable on the floor. And Monday night, the young man distinguished himself by compiling 25 points and 8 rebounds. Finally, with a little skill (10 out of 20). The best performance of his very young career (7 matches). The first choice of the draft is gradually finding its marks after being hampered by an ankle injury. What give the hope of a brilliant future to the supporters of Detroit.
The state: 2
Like the number of baskets scored by the Pacers against the Knicks in the fourth quarter Monday night. 2 out of 20 on shots and a wasted 5-point lead to finally let New York win (92-84). Tom Thibodeau’s players weren’t much more skillful than their opponents. But they relied on their defense to end a three-game losing streak at home. With a very defensive last quarter (23-10) which therefore turned to their advantage.
The French: Little night for the representatives of France
Out of address (0 out of 5), Killian Hayes did not score for the Pistons last night. He was satisfied with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 interception and 1 against in 23 minutes. A basket for Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot – a three-point – with the Hawks but… for only one minute of play. Evan Fournier still did not find his shot and he finished with 7 points (3 of 9), 3 rebounds and 3 assists in the Knicks’ victory. Frank Ntilikina scored 3 points for the Mavericks.
The results of the night in the NBA
Cavaliers – Celtics : 92-98
Pistons – Kings : 107-129
Wizards – Pelicans : 105-100
Hawks – Magic : 129-111
Knicks – Pacers : 92-84
Mavericks – Nuggets : 111-101
Grizzlies – Rockets : 136-102
Timberwolves – Suns : 96-98
Thunder – Heat : 90-103
Raptors – Trail Blazers : 113-118
Lakers – Bulls : 121-103
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