- New York Knicks 115 – 122 Los Angeles Lakers
The body repaired, Lebron James found his Lakers to start again with the objective of a better place in the standings. However, the Angelinos keep their heads under water from the first minutes to accuse nearly 20 points behind. Julius Randle pulls out the muscles while RJ Barrett with a warm hand. Added to this a beating start ofEvan Fournier15 points including 12 ds the first QT, and the Knicks completely choke the men of Frank Vogel. And despite the relative efficiency of the Californian bench, the gap does not weaken before returning to the locker room. It is then that LBJ and his band really get into the game under the impetus of the King of course but also of Malik Monk which particularly makes the powder speak in this third QT. 29 points for the former wildcat 4/8 from afar. Anthony Davis is also on deck with a darkened line of stats: 28 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks for a solid performance. Quite the opposite of Russell Westbrook always less fair in his game with 5 small points 1/10 and a plus/minus -15. This also pushes the coaching staff of the Lakers to place the Brodie on the bench for the extension. Because yes, even if the Lakers regain control a few minutes from the end, Barrett and Randle find a surplus of energy to snatch the equalizer in the last seconds. But the effort to resist the 2020 champions is expensive and the Knicks can’t resist five more. The King signs a triple-double for his return) 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 caviars in 40 minutes. Opposite, the 36 units, 8 catches and 5 assists of RJ Barrett and the 32-16-7 of Randle are therefore insufficient and the Lakers garner a 26th success in 54 games for the 9th spot in the West.
- Phoenix Suns 95 – 80 Washington Wizards
After the Suns’ second loss in 2022 to the Hawks, the last NBA finalists did not leave many chances for poor Wizards. After the first 12 points of the players of the Capital, the men of Wes Unseld experienced a real offensive blackout. The Suns lock everything in defense to keep their opponents at 32 points after … 24 minutes. Bradley Beal still absent, the Wiz’ do not have the weapons to compete against an almost complete team and a success above the lot. Deandre Ayton finished top scorer with 20 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. A balanced mark since 5 players are 12 points or more. The playing time was also very low since no one exceeds 30 minutes. The Suns remain largely first in the NBA standings with 42 wins in 52 games. This victory was important since Phoenix will be the floors of Chicago then Philly in back-to-back before facing Milwaukee. Miami, Brooklyn then Sacramento will be on the menu for Phoenix.
– Memphis Grizzlies 135 – 115 Orlando Magic. The Grizz’ trill the Magic with a new big perf’ of Ja Morant. 33 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Tennessee franchise player, added to the 21 units of Years Jackson Jr and the 16 points and 10 rebounds of Desmond Bane allow Memphis to keep pace to stay on the Western podium.
Memphis 135 Orlando 115
Miami 104 Charlotte 86
Phoenix 95 Washington 80
New York 115 LA Lakers 122 – PR
Milwaukee 137 Portland 108
Oklahoma City 103 Sacramento 113
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