- Philadelphia 100-129 Brooklyn
One month after the trade Ben Simmons – James Harden, Sixers and Nets met in Philadelphia. If Harden was on the floor, the Australian, still in the recovery phase, was him in civilian clothes on the bench. If Philly fans whistled Simmons well, they quickly had to fall back on their team, as it did not exist in this game. Behind a Kevin Durant author of 18 of his 25 points in the first half, Brooklyn was already leading by 21 points at the break (72-51). Despite this comfortable lead, the Nets would still accelerate after returning from the locker room, thanks in particular to a Seth Curry effective (24 points, 10 of 14 on shots), and increase their lead. at the start of the 4th quarter, Brooklyn leads 102-70 and the game has already been folded for a long time. A part of the public is already leaving the room while there is still a quarter to play! Durant and Curry will not tread the floor for this final period, just like the Sixers’ major five. Final victory for the Nets 129-100, which is a benchmark success for this end of the season and in the race for the playoffs. In addition to Durant and Curry, Kyrie Irving also exceeds 20 points with 22 units. Opposite Joel Embiid got the job done with 27 points and 12 rebounds, though the shooting percentage is suspect (5 of 17), as did Tobias Harris with 16 points. So bright since the All-Star break, Tyrese Maxey is totally passed through by scoring only 4 points. Finally James Harden was expected and due with 11 points 3 out of 17 in the shoot. Despite this bad evening, Harden took the opportunity to overtake Reggie Miller for 3rd place in the standings for 3-point shots scored in his career.
- Denver 102-113 Golden State
With 12 wins in the last 14 games, Denver is in good shape but Denver is playing a string of matches and playing its 4th meeting in 5 days. In back-to-back, the Nuggets lacked freshness to overcome the Warriors, who therefore won 113-102 on the floor of Denver. Proof that the locals had trouble finishing well, Golden State will conclude this match with a 13-0, thanks in particular to two shots behind the arc of Jordan Poole in the last minute (21 points, 7 assists). A welcome reinforcement for Stephen Curry author of 34 points including 24 in the second half and 18 in the 3rd quarter! A comeback from the locker room where Golden State, men 60-51, knocked the Nuggets down by one Nikola Jokic helpless and less successful than usual. The pivot still finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, but 9 of 21 in shooting, including 0 of 8 from afar. his side, Monte Morris scores 19 points, while Aaron Gordon struggled more with 10 points and 11 rebounds 2/11 only.
Philadelphie 100-129 Brooklyn
Denver 102-113 Golden State
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