The excitement of the regular season in the NBA continued with 10 matches. Struggling for leadership in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated by the Sacramento Kings, hosted at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with a score of 106-95 and suffered their second defeat at home this season. National basketball player Cedi Osman scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and Caris LeVert scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, but could not prevent the defeat. Harrison Barnes led the Sacramento Kings with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Kevin Huerter 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 133-122 in overtime, their 15th defeat this season. Anthony Davis finished the game with 31 points, 12 rebounds, LeBron James 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers. In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid had 38 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, De’Anthony Melton had 33 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and played a major role in the victory.
Here are the overall results of the day in the NBA:
Charlotte Hornets: 102 – New York Knicks: 121
Indiana Pacers: 121 – Washington Wizards: 111
Orlando Magic: 113 – Toronto Raptors: 109
Brooklyn Nets: 120 -Atlanta Hawks: 116
Philadelphia 76ers: 133 – Los Angeles Lakers: 122
Cleveland Cavaliers: 95 – Sacramento Kings: 106
Memphis Grizzlies: 114 – Detroit Pistons: 103
New Orleans Pelicans: 128 – Phoenix Suns: 117
Utah Jazz : 108 – Minnesota Timberwolves: 118
Dallas Mavericks: 105 – Milwaukee Bucks: 106