Antetokounmpo sealed a new basketball recital, scoring 39 points, with 13 of 19 shots and a perfect four of four triples, to which he added seven rebounds and seven assists, in the resounding victory of the bucks in the field of Oklahoma by 112-145. Kris Middleton, with 25 points and nine assists, contributed to a victory in which the Spanish Serge Ibaka contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes on the court.
Grizzlies 132 – Pelicans 111
Ja Morant, with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, guided the victory of the Grizzlies who, after the surprising setback against the modest Houston Rockets, completely surpassed the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies had 77 points at halftime and topped 100 with six minutes remaining in the third quarter, before stopping in the final period and managing the lead to clinch the victory and confirm their second place in the West.
Hornets 121 – Nets 132
Waiting for Australian Ben Simmons, who has yet to make his debut, it was Kyrie Irving who led the Nets with 50 points and impressive shooting percentages, with 15 of 19 and nine triples of 12, to which he added six assists and three rebounds. . Kevin Durant, who had topped 30 points in losses to Brooklyn and Miami, scored 14 points and had seven assists for a Nets who bounced back after four straight losses and moved into eighth in the East.
Magic 99-Suns 102
Without Chris Paul or Devin Booker, the Bahamian Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 21 points and 19 rebounds to return the victory after the loss suffered against the Milwaukee Bucks. Colistas in the East, the Magic competed with great commitment and their bench completely dominated against the substitutes of the Suns (47-22), without being able to avoid their 50th loss in 66 games this year.
Cavaliers 127 – Pacers 124
Garland had 41 points and 13 assists, while Mobley had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavs who are sixth in the East.