The Lakers can blow! We will return to form, but the main thing is there with this victory against Charlotte after extra time, 126-123. Facing the Hornets back-to-back in the city of Angels, LA got scared. In a tight meeting until the middle of the 3rd quarter, the players of Frank Vogel, thought they had made the difference by leading by 14 points in the final period thanks in particular to a good Carmelo Anthony (29 points). But the demons of the matches against the Thunder resurfaced and Charlotte passed a 16-5 to come back 24 seconds from the end with a long shot from Miles Bridges (19 points) Anthony Davis had the opportunity to give the victory to his team but his shot was completely missed. The interior caught up well in overtime with 6 of his 32 points, always helped by Anthony author of the 3-point shoot which allowed the Lakers to go ahead with 2 minutes on the clock. The Hornets had the opportunity to equalize but neither Terry Rozier, ni Cody Martin did not succeed in their attempt and here is Charlotte on 5 losses in a row. With only 8 players available, visitor side, the incumbents have played a lot. LaMello Ball finished in triple double with 25 points, 11 assists and 15 rebounds. Rozier is 29 points and Gordon Hayward 21. Westbrook signs him a new triple double by compiling 17 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds
In the shock of the eastern night, the Bulls ended the Nets’ 5-game winning streak. In front of two points (78-76) at the start of the 4th quarter, Brooklyn will completely crack by cashing a 42-17 over the last 12 minutes to lose 118-95. Visitors will only shoot 25% against 63% for the Bulls and only Kevin Durant floats with his 11 points. In the end KD will end up with 38 units plus 10 rebounds. James Harden is 14 points and LaMarcus Aldridge brings 19 points off the bench. Ct Bulls is again a very good last period of achievement, having passed 39 points in the last quarter against Boston a few days ago. The duo DeMar DeRozan – Zach LaVine finished with 28 and 24 points respectively and Chicago is on the podium in the East.
All the efforts of Karl Anthony Towns Minnesota was not enough to win on the floor of Memphis. However, the Wolves led by 16 points 7 minutes from the end but will cash a terrible 21-4 by making only one shot and conceding 5 losses. Towns’ only successful shot was to snatch overtime from the buzzer. A 3-point shoot over 10 meters with the board! But even with the momentum in hand, the Wolves confirmed in this extension their offensive difficulties of the last quarter by registering only 5 points. Too few face these Grizzlies there and one Ja Morant once again in great shape, author of 33 points. He was second by Brandon Clarke and his 20 points off the bench. Visitor, Minnesota saw the return of injury from D’Angelo Russel. The latter finished top scorer in his formation with 30 points, ahead of Anthony Edwards (27 points) and Towns (25 points). Wolves concede their 6th loss in a row.
Stephen Curry continues to make Warriors legendary with another great performance against Atlanta. Author of 50 points and 10 assists, the leader joins Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only two players who have achieved this feat in the history of the franchise. Curry scored 50 points in one game for the 10th time in his career. The double MVP brought all Golden State with him and the Warriors won 127-113 after making the difference in the 3rd quarter by passing 41 points to the Hawks (including 18 by Curry and conceding only 20. – Golden State’s time was nevertheless 65-61. With 28 points, Bring young performs a great service just like John Collins and his 19 points but there was nothing to face this Curry l. Golden State still leads the Western Conference with the best record in the league (9-1).
In the other games of the night, Denver won over Miami 113-96, but saw Nikola Jokic (25 points, 10 assists, 15 rebounds) sent off after violently pushing in the back Markieff Morris following a fault of the latter. In view of the images, the Serb risks a suspension.
Private many holders including Embolite Where Harris, the Sixers lose to the Knicks 103-96 thanks in particular to 31 points of Julius Randle.
Dallas masters the Pelicans without Ingram and Williamson 108-92. With 25 points, Doncic is the best scorer of the meeting.
Finally Phoenix won 109-104 against Sacramento with in particular 24 points of Cameron Payne and a mark well distributed between the players with 18 points for Booker and 16 for Paul and Bridges.
Philadelphie 96-103 New York
Chicago 118-95 Brooklyn
Memphis 125-118 Minnesota
Dallas 108-92 New Orleans
Denver 113-96 Miami
Golden State 127-113 Atlanta
Sacramento 104-109 Phoenix
L.A Lakers 126-123 Charlotte
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