The NBA continued with 6 matches. Defeating the Warriors in the fight between the California state teams, the Lakers won after 4 games. The Warriors, who suffered their fourth loss in a row, dropped to 3rd place in the Western Conference.
The host Lakers’ star player James scored a “double double” with 56 points and 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook also contributed 20 points.
James became the 4th NBA player to score 50 points after the age of 37, following Michael Jordan, Jamal Crawford, and Kobe Bryant.
Stephen Curry had 30 points, Jordan Poole 23 and Jonathan Kuminga 18 for the Warriors.
Heat solidifies Eastern Conference lead
The Miami Heat, at the top of the Eastern Conference, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the second stage of the conference 99-82. Thus, the 76ers’ 5-game winning streak came to an end.
Tyler Herro, who had 21 points and 7 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler, who had 21 points and 5 assists, carried the host Heat to the victory. Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, who took only one minute, could not contribute to the score.
Joel Embiid struggled with 22 points, 15 rebounds, Tobias Harris 16 points, 8 rebounds and Tyrese Maxey 17 points in the 76ers, who took the field without James Harden. Furkan Korkmaz finished the game with 2 points and 4 rebounds.
Results
Dallas Mavericks-Sacramento Kings: 114-113
Charlotte Hornets-San Antonio Spurs: 123-117
Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers: 99-82
Minnesota Timberwolves-Portland Trail Blazers: 135-121
Memphis Grizzlies-Orlando Magic: 124-96
Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors: 124-116
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