6 matches were played in the NBA. In the match where Alperen Sengun played with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, the Rockets beat the Grizzlies, which they hosted in the Western Conference, by 2 points. The Rockets maintained their 2nd place in the Western Conference with their 4th consecutive win. Rockets’ Jalen Green was the top scorer of the game with 42 points.
Ja Morant scored 29 points and Desmond Bane scored 25 points for the Grizzlies, who ranked third in the Western Conference.
MATCHES STARTED TO BE PLAYED DESPITE THE ONGOING FIRES IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Lakers lost 126-102 to the hosted San Antonio Spurs in the match, which was previously postponed due to forest fires in Los Angeles.
Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle scored 23 points each for Spurs. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis scored 30 points and LeBron James scored 18 points.
In the other match played in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Clippers defeated the hosted Miami Heat 109-98.
Norman Powell scored 29 points, Ivica Zubac scored 21 points, 20 rebounds and James Harden scored 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers. Heat’s Tyler Herro could not prevent the defeat, even though he had a “double-double” with 32 points and 11 rebounds.
RESULTS
Washington Wizards-Minnesota Timberwolves: 106-120
New York Knicks-Detroit Pistons: 119-124
Toronto Raptors-Golden State Warriors: 104-101
Houston Rockets-Memphis Grizzlies: 120-118
Los Angeles Clippers-Miami Heat: 109-98
Los Angeles Lakers-San Antonio Spurs: 102-126