The Nets rule over New York, Toronto overthrows Washington on the buzzer

Last New York derby of the regular season and third victory for Brooklyn (114-112), which “sweeps” the Knicks over the season. James Harden was back after two games of absence, but had to leave his partners after four minutes of play because of a new injury to the thigh. A hard blow that does not disturb Kyrie Irving who started strong with 14 points in the first quarter. In front Derrick Rose did a lot of good New York scoring 9 points over the period. The Knicks are ahead of a point (34-33) and will accentuate this lead the break by passing a 17-7 in three minutes to lead 67-57. Kyrie Irving needs some offensive support from the Nets and it will come in Jeff Green and of Joe Harris (16 points). Thanks to them, Brooklyn returns to the start of the last quarter (89-88). In this final act, Kyrie continues her festival on offense. One minute from the end, he planted a three-point step-back to pass his team + 5. NY did not give up and Alec Burks won 25 seconds from the end. Behind a foul is committed on Green who converts his throws. Randle the ball to equalize with 3 seconds on the clock but his shot is too long. Victory of the Nets 114-112. Kyrie Irving finished with 40 points and 7 assists. He is second by Jeff Green (23 points). Ct Knicks, Julius Randle signs his 4th triple double of the season (19-15-12). Reggie Bullock score 21 points et RJ Barrett 22.

Men by 19 points in the second period and still a unit 5 seconds from the end, Toronto finally won against Washington on a buzzer shot from Gary Trent Jr ! The former Blazers, arrived at the trade deadline, takes the rebound, goes up the field, passes a dribble in the back to eliminate Neto (while helping himself a little of his hand) and stops just behind the arc to assassinate the Wizards at the buzzer! Still without Bradley Beal, the franchise of the capital was silent from Westbrook, author of a new triple double, to take the lead, but will achieve a catastrophic last quarter. 28 points conceded and only 15 marks including 9 by Westbrook but while shooting 2/11! The former Thunder finishes with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, 9 of 25 on shots including 1/6 three points. Garrison Matthews and Davis Bertans score 17 points each. Opposite the Raptors could count on 22 points of Pascal Siakam. Six players reach 10 points or more.

Fifth victory in a row for Dallas which offers itself the leader of the western conference, Utah (111-103). The Jazz remained on a series of 9 consecutive successes but fell facing a Luka Doncic 31 points and one Dorian Finney-Smith 23 points, his season record. The Mavs were never worried after taking the controls at the end of the 1st quarter to never let them go again. They won for the first time in 3 games this season against Jazz.

D’Angelo Russel was back for the Wolves after 26 games of absence and the leader scores 25 points off the bench, for a victory for Minnesota against the Kings (116-106). Russel finished top scorer in his team, ahead Karl Anthony Towns (23 points, 13 rebounds). In front De’Aaron Fox score 31 points. Wolves made the difference first at the end of the 3rd quarter by passing a 10-2 to conclude the period and come back equal, then in the middle of the last act with a 12-2 to take the lead of + 10.

The complicated period continues San Antonio. Third loss in a row for the Spurs (125-101), this time against the Cavs with a Garius Garland in career record mode with 37 points! He is well helped by a 22 point Sexton. In front DeRozan reaches 20 units. Behind the score since the start of the 2nd quarter, Gregg Popovich cash 43 points in the third QT and suffer a heavy defeat against a team that still had five losses. San Antonio finished the longest home game series in its history (9) with 7 losses for 2 wins.

It took 36 points of Devin Booker to allow the Suns to win difficult against Houston 133-130. In a game where defending was not a priority, Phoenix was the leader for a long time before being caught up at the start of the 4th quarter. Booker takes the game his own by scoring 18 of his 36 points in this period. Deandre Ayton signs his best performance of the season with 27 points and 11 rebounds.

Detroit won easily against the Thunder 132-108 thanks to 21 points Jerami Grant, but especially of all its collective, with 7 players 10 points or more. For his second game since returning from injury, Kilian Hayes is 9 points and 7 assists.

Brooklyn 114-112 New York

Toronto 103-101 Washington

Dallas 111-103 Utah

Minnesota 116-106 Sacramento

Oklahoma City 108-132 Detroit

San Antonio 101-125 Cleveland

Houston 130-133 Phoenix

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