Phila keeps winning, Brooklyn loses. Denver bends Toronto at the last second. Dallas falls. The 10 challenges of the night
Philadelphia continues to win, Brooklyn to lose, still without newcomers Harden and Simmons on the field. Jokic finds a last-second way to win Denver against the league’s most in-form team, the Raptors, this time with a counterattack, not exactly his trademark. Details on the 10 NBA overnight games under observation.
Miami Heat-Brooklyn Netze 115-111
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The Heat (37-20) won for the fifth straight season, cementing their lead in the Eastern Conference. Even above 21 points, their lives get complicated when they allow Brooklyn (29-27) to return to -110 with a hat-trick from Thomas at 1-109, but a stolen ball from Lowry ends the game anyway. It’s the Nets’ 11th straight loss, despite the 20 points Irving scored in the final quarter. Nash was yet to sign Simmons, Curry and Drummond. Durant has resumed training: he has been absent due to injury since January 15.
You love Me: Adebayo 19 (8/12, 3/5 Tl), Robinson 17, Herro 15. Rebounds: Adebayo 14. Assist: Lowry.
Brooklyn: Irving 29 (7/14, 3/8, 6/6 Tl), Thomas 22, Edwards 13. Rebounds: Sharpe 12. Assists: Irving 5.
Toronto Raptors-Denver Nuggets 109-110
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Jokic always finds a way, always different, to lead the Nuggets (31-25) to success. This time even with a last-second counterattack by Anunoby in Canada against Toronto (31-34), who had also just come back from 8 straight wins. The Serb added 28 points and 15 rebounds and Hyland scored a crucial hat-trick in the sprint to give the visitors, who consolidated their sixth place in the West, victory despite Siakam’s 35 points, his highest of the season.
Toronto: Siakam 35 (13/15, 3/7), Van Vleet 25, Barnes 17. Rebounds: Siakam 10. Assist: Siakam 7.
Denver: Jokic 28 (10/14, 0/2, 8/10 Tl), Je.Green 19, Gordon 13. Rebounds: Jokic 15. Assist: Jokic 6.
Philadelphia 76ers – Cleveland Cavaliers 103-93
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A Spaceman Embiid greets Harden in Philadelphia, who arrives in the city of brotherly love but does not show up at the Wells Fargo Center. The MVP contender exults against the Cavaliers (35-22) and signs an impressive triple-double: 40 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists that also delivers highlights of the streak. The best comes in the first quarterfinals when Embiid posterises Allen with a crazy dunk. The 76ers (34-22) roll at full speed and pass Cleveland without any major problems.
Creme Philadelphia: Embiid 40 (7/17, 4/5, 14/15 tl), Maxey 16, Harris 11. Rebounds: Embiid 14. Assist: Embiid 10.
Cleveland: Garland 27 (8/17, 3/6, 2/2 Tl), Allen 13, Osman 12. Rebounds: Mobley 8. Assists: LeVert 6.
Phoenix Suns-Orlando Magic 132-105
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It’s all easy for the Suns, who won 16 of their last 17 games and cemented a league-best record of 46 wins and 10 losses. This time send up to 9 players to double digit points. Booker has 26 goals, Paul produces 15 assists, Ayton has 10 rebounds. Even the team’s assists are up to 40 against just 7 turnovers tonight. 14 points in 23′ for new signing Craig, a comeback. The Magic (13-45) “battle” Detroit for worst NBA record.
Phoenix: Booker 26 (7/15, 3/9, 3/3 tl), Ayton 17, Bridges/Craig 14. Rebounds: Ayton 10. Assists: Paul 15.
Orlando: Suggs 20 (6/10, 1/4, 5/8 Tl), Anthony 17, Carter 14. Rebounds: Carter 11. Assists: Suggs 10.
Dallas Mavericks – Los Angeles Clippers 97-99
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Doncic scored 23 of his 45 points in the last quarter, but the Mavs (33-24) weren’t enough to beat the Clippers (28-30), who won behind Jackson in Texas. It was the second straight game Dallas had won the previous one. Rare game under 100 points for both teams, the defense of California wins.
Dallas: Doncic 45 (9/20, 6/13, 9/13 tl), Brunson 22, Bullock 17. Rebounds: Doncic 15. Assists: Doncic 8.
The Angels: Jackson 24 (8/16, 2/5, 2/5 tl), Mann 21, Morris 20. Rebounds: Zubac 10. Assists: Jackson 8.
Chicago Bulls – Oklahoma City Thunder 106-101
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The Bulls (36-21) are struggling more than expected but manage to bend the Thunder (17-39), carried by the usual DeRozan and Vucevic, coming back from under 14 points in the second quarter. Chicago straddles Cleveland and remains Miami’s closest chaser east. DeRozan is in his sixth straight game with at least 30 points on the clock. For OKC Giddey’s triple double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Chicago: DeRozan 38 (12/23, 0/1, 14/16 tl) Vucevic 31, White 16. Rebounds: Vucevic 15. Assist: Dosunmu 9.
Oklahoma City: 31 Schlafplätze (3/7, 5/12, 10/14 tl), Bazley 17, Williams 12. Rebounds: Giddey 12. Assist: Giddey 10.
Charlotte Hornets-Memphis Grizzlies 118-125
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Fifth straight success for the hottie Grizzlies (40-18), who are also going to Charlotte. The Hornets are paying off a very poor start to the game (just a shot on their first 16 shots from the field) and an overly shaky defense. Morant finished with 26 points and six assists, 18 points and 10 rebounds in place of Jackson Jr.
Charlotte: Rozier 35 (5/10, 6/17, 7/9 tl), Ball 25, Harrell 20. Rebounds: Plumlee 12. Assist: Rozier 9.
Memphis: Morant 26 (12, 18/0, 3/2 Tl), Bane 6, Jackson Jr. 25. Rebounds: Adams 18. Assists: Anderson, Morant 11.
New Orleans-Pelicans-San Antonio Spurs 114-124
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Newcomer McCollum’s 36 points aren’t enough, the Pelicans (22-34) KO the Spurs (22-35) in New Orleans. San Antonio ran away on a 19-5 run in the third quarter, never looking back and keeping the hosts at a safe distance. 31 points and 12 assists for Murray.
New Orleans: McCollum 36 (12., 17/3, 7/3 Tl), Ingram 3, Valanciunas 22. Rebounds: Valanciunas 17. Assist: Graham, McCollum 12.
Saint Anthony: Murray 31 (11., 18., 2.), Walker IV 4., Johnson 3. Rebounds: Poeltl 3. Assists: Murray 17.
Washington Wizards-Sacramento Kings 110-123
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The new Kings (22-36) send encouraging messages to their fans. In the first game with the six signings, Sacramento put on a great offensive performance in Washington and ended up shooting from the field with an excellent 56.6% and eliminating the Wizards (25-30). Fox signs 26 points, while Sabonis has 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Washington: Kuzma 22 (5/8, 2/6, 6/8 Tl), Kispert 20, Hachimura, Bryant 13. Rebounds: Kuzma 8. Assist: Kuzma 7.
victim: Fox 26 (10/17, 0/4, 6/7 Tl), Barnes 21, Harkless 17. Rebounds: Sabonis 11. Assist: Sabonis 7.
Portland Trail Blazers-New York Knicks 112-103
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The Knicks (25-32) find a way to endure another embarrassing loss, this time to Portland. 23 lengths ago, in the middle of the third fraction and with total control of the game, the guests decide to stop the game, the Blazers (23-34) thank them, counting on Simons’ play (30 points and eight assists). ) and changes direction with a partial 20-4 in the final break and finds unexpected success.
Portland: Simons 30 (5/11, 6/12, 2/3 Tl), Hart 23, McLemore 17. Rebounds: Nurkic 20. Assist: Simons 8.
New York: Randle 28 (8/16, 0/4, 12/13 tl), Walker 23, Grimes 20. Rebounds: Randle 16. Assists: Randle 6.
