CHICAGO — The Golden State Warriors on Tuesday ended a five-game losing streak with a resounding 112-97 win over the Los Angeles Clipperson a day in which Kyrie Irving had 50 points and nine triples to give the Brooklyn Nets a 132-121 win at the Charlotte Hornets.
The Greek continues to look fantastic Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 39 points in the comfortable victory of the Milwaukee Bucksreigning champions, on their visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
They did not fail Phoenix Suns, who remain leaders in the West, ahead of the Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, who overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans to the rhythm of Ja Morant.
WARRIORS 112 – CLIPPERS 97
3:39
Kuminga was the best on the field with 21 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds, while Thompson had 20 points. Additionally, Curry chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
With 21 points from Jonathan Kuminga and twenty from Klay Thompson, the Warriors were reunited with victory after five consecutive lossesat the cost of some Clippers denied in the shots (33 of 93), which saw their streak of five straight wins interrupted.
On a less than brilliant day for Steph Curry (15 points and only one of six on 3-pointers), the Warriors team and the leadership of Klay Thompson emerged.
THUNDER 112 – BUCKS 145
2:18
Milwaukee played a great offense to beat Oklahoma City 142-115 on the road. Giannis completed a great roster with 39 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists; Middletton contributed 25 points.
Antetokounmpo sealed a new basketball recital, by scoring 39 points, with 13 of 19 shots and a perfect four of four triples, to which he added seven rebounds and seven assistsin the resounding victory of the Bucks in the field of Oklahoma.
Kris Middleton, with 25 points and nine assists, contributed to a victory in which the Spanish Serge Ibaka contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes on the court.
GRIZZLIES 132 – PELICANS 111
3:12
Ja Morant showed why he is one of the best in the NBA and contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in 27 minutes, while Bane accompanied him with 22 points. In New Orleans, CJ McCollum stood out with 32 points and 11 assists.
Ja Morant, with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, guided the victory of some Grizzlies that, after the surprising setback against the modest Houston Rockets, completely surpassed the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Grizzlies had 77 points at halftime and topped 100 with six minutes remaining in the third quarter, before stopping in the final period and managing the lead to clinch the victory and confirm their second place in the West.
HORNETS 121 – NETS 132
2:29
The point guard converted 50 points (9-12 triples) for Brooklyn’s 132-121 against Charlotte as a visitor. The scorer was well accompanied by Drummond, author of 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Waiting for Australian Ben Simmons, who has yet to make his debut, was Kyrie Irving responsible for leading the Nets with 50 points and impressive shooting percentages, with 15 of 19 and nine triples of 12, to which he added six assists and three rebounds.
Kevin Durant, who had topped 30 points in losses to Brooklyn and Miami, scored 14 points and had seven assists for a Nets who bounced back after four straight losses and moved into eighth in the East.
MAGIC 99 – SUNS 102
2:25
Phoenix achieved a good victory 102 to 99 to continue well above in the West of the NBA. Ayton stood out with 21 points and 19 rebounds and Payne with 18 plus 12 assists.
Without Chris Paul or Devin Booker, the Bahamian Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 21 points and 19 rebounds. to return the victory after the defeat suffered against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Colista in the East, the Magic competed with great commitment and their bench completely dominated against the substitutes of the Suns (47-22), without being able to avoid their 50th loss in 66 games this year.
CAVALIERS 127 – PACERS 124
2:37
The All-Star was dispatched with 41 points, 13 assists and 5 rebounds in the 127-124 win, while Mobley contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds. In Indiana, 8 players exceeded double figures in scoring, with Haliburton being the most prominent with 25.
Garland converted 41 points and distributed thirteen assists, while Mobley had 22 points and twelve rebounds for a Cavs that are sixth in the East.
