highlights nba
Mavs ok comeback on the Warriors, Lakers collapse
Luka Doncic scores 34 points and leads Dallas to a comeback from -21 in the last quarter, condemning Golden State to an unexpected knockout. Joel Embiid (37 points) and James Harden in triple doubles dominate at Madison Square Garden, enough and three quarters advance to Nikola Jokic to win the sixth win in a row in Portland. Heavy defeat for the Lakers at home against the Pelicans and for the Celtics in Indianapolis, the Clippers sprint to Houston, Kelly Olynyk on the siren gives the OT success to the Pistons in Charlotte
NEW YORK KNICKS-PHILADELPHIA 76ERS 109-125 | Also good the second for James Harden and Joel Embiid, with the Sixers passing on the field of the Knicks thanks to a last quarter from 34-20. The history of the match, however, are the many fouls whistled, as many as 60, which are worth 79 free throws to the two teams (44 for the guests and 35 for the hosts) and dramatically lengthen the game, making Phoenix start late. The Knicks don’t need three players above 20: 24 each for RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier, 21 off the bench for Immanuel Quickley
In particular, the two new Philadelphia stars camped on free throws throughout the game, shooting 37 in pairs: Embiid alone rolls 27 and hits 23 (both career highs and records for this season), concluding with phenomenal numbers – 37 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks – also a 7/17 match from the field, changing gears at the decisive moment in the fourth period even with a thundering dunk in transition
James Harden signs his first triple double with the new jersey closing with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists, making all 10 free throws procured, four of which in the decisive set once they reach 100 even in the fourth period. The 16 assists represent the maximum of the season for Barba, also active in defense with 5 steals. Together with him are Tyrese Maxey’s 21 and Tobias Harris’s 12: Knicks and Sixers will face each other again Wednesday in Philadelphia
