Someone find a cure for these Lakers (22-23). Only eighth in the West, able to lose almost 40 points four days ago in Denver, then to go on to win against the Utah Jazz, fourth force in the Western Conference and among the contenders for the title, then to collapse again tonight at home against Indiana (16-29) despite the usual, immense LeBron James.
The Chosen One closes with 30 points and 12 rebounds and at the venerable age of 37, with an average of 28.8 points per game, he approaches the record of 2010. Coach Vogel (his bench creaks a lot) pays once again the disappointing performance of a swinging Russell Westrbrook (14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists). The Pacers pass 111-104 dragged by a Caris LeVert monumental: 30 points in 27 ‘.
Jokic stende i Clippers
And if the Lakers cry, they certainly don’t Clippers. The other Los Angeles franchise (22-24), ninth in the west after a single game from the yellow and purple, surrenders to Denver (23-20) 130-128 in extra time, crashed by a monstrous triple double of “Joker” Jokic: 49 points (his highest of the season), 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Nuggets forced to chase in the last part and only a super Jokic keeps them afloat, sending them to extra time where to take the scene is Gordon with the triple from the corner that gives victory to the Nuggets. The former Orlando scores 28 points and proves to be a fundamental shoulder for the Serbian. Among the Clippers in great shape Tooth (32) e Jackson (28).
Nba: Golden State regains victory, Minnesota moves to New York
January 19, 2022
Milwaukee and Dallas smile
Milwaukee back to success, having lost four of the last five races, relying on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek drags the Bucks (28-19) against the very launched ones Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) with 33 points and 15 rebounds: 126-114 the final. Tenth victory in the last eleven outings, however, for Dallas (26-19) who spreads out Toronto (21-1) 102-98 with a Doncic by 41 points and 14 rebounds. Bad, very bad indeed, Utah: the Jazz (29-16) inexplicably collapse at home 111-116 against Houston Rockets (14-32), worst team in the west: this is the third knockout in a row between the friendly walls, the sixth defeat in the last seven outings. The absence of Mitchell (out for a concussion) is felt.
And if the victory of the Rockets makes noise, that of Detroit a Sacramento it’s a real roar. The Kings (18-29) lost 131-133 against the second worst formation in the League, committing suicide in the final, when the Pistons (11-33) even placed a partial 11-0 that gave them the game, also nullifying the maximum in career from Davis (35 points).
Wins for Brooklyn and Chicaco
Brooklyn broke Washington 118-119 dragged by Kyrie Irving. The star of the Nets (28-16), who can only play away due to the New York state’s anticovid rules, delights everyone with 30 points and 7 assists in 38 ‘. A victory that allows New Yorkers not to lose further ground from Chicago and Miami. THE Bulls (28-15), return to success after four losses in a row, beating 117-104 i Cleveland Cavaliers (27-19) with a DeMar DeRozan d 30 points. The Heat (29-16), on the other hand, without Herro and with Butler expelled in the final of the second quarter, 104-92 are imposed on Portland Trail Blazers (18-26) thanks to the contribution of Caleb Martin (26 points and 8 rebounds).
Joel Embiid equals his career high (50 points) and drags Philadelphia (28-18) to the success on the Orlando Magic (8-38) for 123-110. Victory also for Atlanta (19-25) your Minnesota (22-23): 15 points and 6 rebounds in 15 ‘per Gallinari in the final 134-122. The triumphs of Charlotte (25-20) a Boston (23-23) for 111-102 and di Saint Anthony (17-28) at home against Oklahoma (14-30) per 118-96.
The results
Philadelphia 76ers-Orlando Magic 123-110; Washington Wizards-Brooklyn Nets 118-119; Atlanta Hawks-Minnesota Timberwolves 134-122; Boston Celtics-Charlotte Hornets 102-111; Miami Heat-Portland Trail Blazers 104-92; Chicago Bulls-Cleveland Cavaliers 117-104; Milwaukee Bucks-Memphis Grizzlies 126-114; Dallas Mavericks-Toronto Raptors 102-98; San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder 118-96; Utah Jazz-Houston Rockets 111-116; Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers 130-128 (dts); Sacramento Kings-Detroit Pistons 131-133; Los Angeles Lakers-Indiana Pacers 104-111.
