In the fight for the playoffs in the NBA, German basketball world champion Dennis Schröder scored an important victory with the Brooklyn Nets.
The captain of the national team led the team from New York to a 124:97 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday (February 29, 2024) and scored a strong 23 points. Schröder also contributed eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Nets (23:36) remain in eleventh place in the Eastern Conference, but have shortened the gap to Atlanta (26:33) in tenth place. This entitles you to participate in the play-in tournament. The two teams will meet again on Saturday.
Franz and Moritz Wagner with 14 points each
The brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner, who had celebrated a victory in the German duel with Schröder on the previous matchday, were also successful. The two world champions each scored 14 points in a 115:107 win against the Utah Jazz and remain on course for the playoffs. With the success, the team from Florida consolidated seventh place in the East.
Curry excels in the Warriors’ win over the Knicks
Isaiah Hartenstein, on the other hand, had to admit defeat to the once again outstanding Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors superstar scored 31 points in a 110:99 win against the New York Knicks, in which Hartenstein had six points, six rebounds and two assists.
Victor Wembanyama put in another brilliant performance. With 28 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, the French prodigy played a key role in the San Antonio Spur’s 132:118 defeat of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the end of the five-game losing streak.