NBA – Karl-Anthony Towns signs his first card with the New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama in difficulty

Boston’s invincibility ended last night. It was during the remake of the last Eastern Conference finals that the Celtics lost for the first time this season. The Pacers won after overtime (135-132) led by a decisive Pascal Siakam. The Cameroonian accumulated 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and he especially scored his team’s last 5 points while they were two points behind. Including the basket for the three-point win.

The Celtics were up to 19 points behind before coming back to attack in the fourth quarter and snatching the extra five minutes. Jayson Tatum missed 37 points but the defending champions were below their usual standards in terms of three-point success (33%). In addition to Siakam, the Pacers have found the recipe that worked well last year and which they have been lacking since the start of the season, namely rhythm and danger which comes from everywhere in attack. Tyrese Haliburton distributed 12 assists, Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points coming off the bench and 7 players scored 10 points or more. This victory allows them to end a series of 3 consecutive defeats.

A little shy in attack in his first week with his new team, Karl-Anthony Towns was undoubtedly encouraged to play his personal card a little more. And the least we can say is that it paid off. The Knicks won against the Heat (107-116) with 44 points from their All-Star interior. The latter tried his luck 25 times and scored 17 baskets! Also with 13 rebounds. This is his reference match.

A very good performance for Towns and a victory of choice for New York, which notably passed a 30-10 in the third quarter to take control of the game and get its second success this season.

Like the number of points scored by Victor Wembanyama last night. The lowest total of his career. Opposed to the Thunder and his “rival” Chet Holmgren, the Frenchman suffered. He only took 5 shots, for only one basket. With even 3 failed attempts behind the arc. A poor performance reflecting the Spurs superstar’s disappointing start to the season. Wembanyama admitted to not being in the rhythm and it shows. He struggles to find his spots on the pitch. Oklahoma City took the opportunity to beat San Antonio (105-93) with 19 points from Holmgren.

It was on his father’s land, where it all began, that Bronny James scored his very first basket in the NBA. LeBron James’ son took advantage of the Lakers’ very large defeat against the Cavaliers (134-110) in Cleveland to hit the floor for the second time this season and therefore score his first two points under the gaze of his dad.

Excellent start to the season for Bilal Coulibaly who, in addition to still being one of the best outside defenders in the league, is gaining ground in attack. The guard signed the best performance of his young career by scoring 27 points on 11 of 14 shots Wednesday evening. He added 9 rebounds and 3 steals to lead Washington to another victory against Atlanta (133-120). His compatriot and teammate Alex Sarr also blackened the sheet with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. Opposite, the first choice of the draft Zaccharie Risacher started and he finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. Also his best match.

7 points for Rayan Rupert, interesting off the bench during the Blazers’ victory against the Clippers. Guerschon Yabusele contributed for the Sixers by accumulating 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals coming off the bench. But that wasn’t enough for Philadelphia, beaten by Detroit. Playing 17 minutes against Toronto, Tidjane Salaün finished with 3 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

Hornets – Raptors : 138-133
Cavaliers – Lakers : 134-110
Pacers – Celtics : 135-132
Sixers – Pistons : 95-105
Wizards – Hawks : 133-120
Heat – Knicks : 107-116
Bulls – Magic : 102-99
Grizzlies – Nets : 106-119
Thunder – Spurs : 105-93
Warriors – Pelicans : 104-89
Clippers – Trail Blazers : 105-106