However, with spectators no longer required to be vaccinated as opposed to people at work, Irving was able to watch a home game from the stands for the first time this season and witnessed Durant’s outstanding performance. The 33-year-old also had six rebounds and nine assists.
The best pitcher for the Knicks was Julius Randle with 26 points. The Knicks’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs are dwindling, while the Nets can still hope for playoff games without further detour.
Mavericks end Celtics’ winning streak
The Dallas Mavericks won 95-92 at the Boston Celtics, ending a five-game winning streak for the Celtics. National basketball player Maxi Kleber had no points, but with 13 rebounds he played a major role in the success of the “Mavs”, in which Luka Doncic scored 26 points. Daniel Theis was not used by the Celtics.
Following the defeat, Boston legend Kevin Garnett was honored. Garnette’s jersey with the number five was pulled under the roof of the hall, Garnett brought his one-time companion Ray Allen to the ceremony, the two former Celtics stars were considered at odds.
Embiid with 35 points
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic around the Berlin brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner just barely missed a surprise against the title contenders Philadelphia 76ers. At 114:116, the Florida team forced an overtime and had a chance of winning until the last throw. Joel Embiid had most of the game with 35 points for the 76ers, Moritz Wagner had ten points for Orlando and his brother Franz had six points.
Dennis Schröder missed the Houston Rockets in the 105:130 against the New Orleans Pelicans because of an unspecified illness. Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a good twelve points as a substitute in the 106:102 of the Los Angeles Clippers against the Detroit Pistons.
LeBron James with next milestone, victory for the Suns
Basketball superstar LeBron James has reached the next milestone in his exceptional career. The 37-year-old from the Los Angeles Lakers made his 10,000. Assist in the North American Pro League. James is now the only player in NBA history with at least 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists. But that didn’t give him much joy at first. The Lakers went down in the game at the Phoenix Suns with 111:140 and have now suffered ten away bankruptcies in a row, the Suns remain the best team in the league with 54 wins and 14 losses.
Source: dpa
