The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered two losses in a row for the first time this NBA season. After ten consecutive away wins, the defending champion lost on Thursday (local time) at the Detroit Pistons with 92: 107 and had to accept his second defeat in a foreign hall. The day before, the Lakers had to admit defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers 106: 107.
Superstar LeBron James scored 22 points, but only two of them after the break. In addition, the absence of Anthony Davis was noticeable. The 27-year-old injured his thigh during the game in Philadelphia.
In the table, the Lakers are now in third place, because their city rivals have overtaken. The Clippers prevailed 109-105 in the Miami Heat, which welcomed 1,500 spectators to the American Airlines Arena for the first time this season. Virus detection dogs were present for safety, and the approved fans had to take a rapid coronavirus test.
In addition, the Houston Rockets fought after a temporary 20-point deficit to a 104: 101 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-93.
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