Spearheaded by Anthony Davis, Lakers, Dallas, and Phoenix triumph through challenging times

The results of the night, that of Anthony Davis:

Pacers @ Celtics : 95-120
Spurs @ Wizards : 124-136
Pistons @ Raptors : 97-118
Rockets @ Grizzlies : 114-151
Hornets @ Mavericks : 117-109
Bucks @ Jazz : 144-116
Sixers @ Warriors : 112-120
Bulls @ Trail Blazers : 124-96
Suns @ Kings : 127-135
Thunder @ Lakers : 111-116

Anthony Davis carries the Lakers in a key game!

– The very big blow of the Los Angeles Lakers! In an important game in the race for qualification, the Californians took the best over the Oklahoma City Thunder (116-111). A success that bears the mark ofAnthony Davisauthor of an XXL match: 37 points and 14 rebounds.

Despite a nice lead in the first quarter, the Angelenos played with fire. And the Thunder, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27 points) and Josh Giddey (27 years old), managed to pick up. But in the money-time, Dennis Schroeder scored 14 of his 21 points.

Then off the bench, Lonnie Walker IV (20 points) embodied a real X factor. With this precious victory and especially the defeats of several competitors, the Lakers, with a balance sheet in balance, go back to 8th place. And the dream of a direct place in the Playoffs remains possible…

Lakers move to .500 🙌

AD and Bron had to show love pic.twitter.com/wwVnYnpByu

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 25, 2023

Dallas sinks, Phoenix at a standstill

– The Dallas Mavericks will have to react very quickly… or an XXL fiasco is looming! Without LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier et Kelly Oubre Jr, the Charlotte Hornets won on the floor of the Texas franchise (117-109). A real surprise that confirms the galleys of the Mavs.

Despite Luka Doncic (34 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists), this team has still not found the right formula since the arrival of Kyrie Irving (18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists). Collectively, Dallas has been outclassed by Charlotte, who no longer plays anything.

PJ Washington (28 points) and Gordon Hayward (25 points) just had fun. Now 11th in the Western Conference, Dallas no longer even has a place for the Play in… And the record of the Doncic-Irving duo? 3 wins for 7 losses.

Kyrie Irving, symbol of the Mavs’ collapse in money time

– Kevin Durant is due to return on Wednesday and we want to say: luckily for the Phoenix Suns! Because like Dallas, the formation of Arizona finds itself at a standstill after another defeat against the Sacramento Kings (127-135).

This is the third consecutive loss for the men of Monty Williams. Still, with a 19-point lead, the Suns seemed headed for easy success. Thanks in particular to Devin Booker (32 points), Terrence Ross (30 points) and Chris Paul (15 points, 13 assists).

But collectively, the Kings had a great reaction. Besides Domantas Sabonis (27 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds) or even Harrison Barnes (23 points), Sacramento was mainly able to count on the warm hand of Kevin Huerter (29 points).

The downside of the evening for Californians? The output of De’Aaron Fox, from the third quarter, for thigh pain. A problem to watch out for as the Playoffs approach. For Phoenix, we will have to recover to keep a direct ticket to the Playoffs.

Joel Embiid was not enough, Giannis and the Bucks roll on the Jazz

– Despite a new XXL copy (46 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), Joel Embiid did not prevent the Philadelphia Sixers’ defeat against the Golden State Warriors (112-120). Even if Tobias Harris (23 points) and Tyrese Maxey (21 points) tried to support him, the Cameroonian seemed a little too lonely without James Harden.

Opposite, Stephen Curry (29 points, 8 rebounds) did its job. As Klay Thompson (21 marks). But the great architect of this success? Jordan Poole (33 marks)! Off the bench, the back made the Sixers live hell.

When the Dubs seemed to let go, he woke up his world to pick up again. And with 19 points scored in the last quarter, he was more than decisive. On a good dynamic (3 consecutive victories), the current 6th in the Western Conference can still claim to obtain the advantage of the field in the first round of the Playoffs.

JORDAN POOLE. pic.twitter.com/47DzUrqebW

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 25, 2023

– In the race for Play in in the West, the Utah Jazz has seriously stalled by suffering the power of the Milwaukee Bucks (116-144). Without really forcing, the Wisconsin team quickly created a considerable gap.

In 25 minutes on the floor, Giannis Antetokounmpo topped his subject with 24 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds. Like he usually does, Brook Lopez (17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks) was also excellent on both sides of the floor.

Sans Lauri Markkanen, Simone Fontecchioauthor of his career high (26 points), did his best to avoid a larger correction.

The fascinating chaos of the West recalls the stakes of the play-in

The Celtics roll out, the Grizzlies in the Playoffs

– With the approach of the Playoffs, the Boston Celtics want to gain momentum. And the formation of Massachusetts outclassed the Indiana Pacers (120-95). With a good defense, Boston was also able to count on the duo Jayson Tatum (34 points) – Jaylen Brown (27 points) to make the difference.

With the additional contribution of Derrick White (22 points), the Pacers struggled to compete. Despite the efforts of Tyrese Haliburton (20 points, 9 assists) and Myles Turner (20 points), Indiana could not claim better…

Note that this is the 40th game to 30 points or more for Tatum this season. A record in the history of the Celtics, in front of a certain Larry Bird (39 matches with 30 points or more during the 1987-1988 season).

– The Memphis Grizzlies are officially qualified for the Playoffs after a big victory against the Houston Rockets (151-114). With 30 points (his career high), Luke Kennard was the great architect of this success with 10 award-winning baskets (a franchise record).

At the same time, Desmond Bane (25 points) also had fun, while I Morantcoming off the bench, was able to take the opportunity to gain momentum: 18 points and 8 assists in 19 minutes.

On the side of the Rockets, the match was folded from the break … But Tari Eason (21 points), Kevin Porter Jr (20 marks) and Jabari Smith Jr (20 points) still tried to limit the damage.

LUKE KENNARD 10TH THREE OF THE NIGHT

He’s 10/11 🤯 pic.twitter.com/pzF8bNIqnL

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 25, 2023

Trail Blazers sink, Wizards revive

– The end of the season promises to be long for the Portland Trail Blazers. Lucid about this team’s chances of snagging the Play in, the franchise has visibly given up… Without Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic, Straw Grant or Anfernee SimonsPortland lost to the Chicago Bulls (96-124).

The poor Shaedon Sharpe (24 points) did his best with his career high. But he was far too alone… Opposite, the Bulls want to hang the Play in in the East and Zach LaVine (33 points) and Nikola Vucevic (23 points, 15 rebounds) seized this opportunity perfectly against a diminished opponent.

– Precisely in free fall in recent weeks, the Washington Wizards still want to believe in a miracle after a victory against the San Antonio Spurs (136-124). Author of 26 points (career high), Cory Kispert made the difference with Deni Avdija (21 points, 11 rebonds), Delon Wright (24 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (23 points).

Even without Kyle Kuzma et Bradley Beal, DC’s training was able to master this part. Nevertheless, Keldon Johnson (30 points, 10 rebounds) spared no effort. By stopping a series of 4 consecutive defeats, Washington is 2.5 victories from the Bulls, currently in 10th place.

– Finally, the Toronto Raptors easily got the better of the Detroit Pistons (118-97). Lonely, Jaden Ivey (20 points, 8 assists) was unable to resist against the Canadians, who quickly took off.

Faced with the difficulties of Killian Hayes (6 points, 7 assists), the Raptors rolled out thanks to Pascal I’m sorry (32 points, 9 assists). 9th in the East, Toronto has consolidated its place for the Play in.

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