The Suns win race number 14 of the last 15. Nine points and 5 rebounds for Gallinari in the victory over Indiana. Doncic show again in Dallas: 33 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists
Luka Doncic’s illuminating performance (33 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists) and Dallas easily wins against Detroit. In Philadelphia, Phoenix wins the 14th win in the last 15 games: 35 points by Devin Booker. Domestic successes, on the other hand, for Memphis (30 Ja Morant points), Atlanta (34 points for Trae Young) and Denver. The protagonists of the day’s trades are also on the field. Defeated Kings and Blazers, respectively against Timberwolves and Magic. It is better for the Pelicans who, waiting to embrace CJ McCollum, overtake Houston with 26 points from Brandon Ingram.
Dallas Mavericks- Detroit Pistons 116-86
Fresh from two consecutive triple doubles, Luka Doncic continues his excellent moment of form giving us all another performance of an absolute champion. Dallas (32-23) wins easy against the Detroit Pistons (12-42) and the Slovenian writes 33 points on the scoresheet, shooting with 50% from the field, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 recovery and 2 blocks in 33 ‘. In the 1st quarter alone, Doncic scored or assisted 29 of Dallas’ 36 points. In short, all downhill for his Mavericks, who took control at the beginning of the 2nd period and then literally disappeared on the horizon, reaching +37 as the maximum advantage. An almost total domination of the Texans. Detroit managed to play even worse than usual, showing all its difficulties in tackling even the simplest of offensive actions effectively. Fifth consecutive defeat for the Pistons, the 9th in the last 10 games.
Dallas: Doncic 33 (9/18, 5/9 of three, 10/14 tl), Brunson 21, Burke 18. Rebounds: Finney-Smith 7. Assists: Doncic 11.
Detroit: Diallo 18 (6/14, 1/4 of three, 5/6 tl), Grant 15, Stewart 14. Rebounds: Stewart 15. Assists: Bey 6.
Philadelphia 76ers-Phoenix Suns 109-114
The Suns (44-10) consolidated the best NBA record by winning for the 14th time in the last 15 outings in the second evening of a back to back, recovering 14 points behind. After folding Chicago away, they do the same with Philadelphia. Despite the 34 points of Embiid. Booker thinks about replying by scoring 35, and in the final it is the usual eternal Paul who makes the difference in the sprint, as often happens these days. The 76ers (32-22) are still bogged down with Ben Simmons less than 48 hours before the trade deadline. That he does not play but is still there, systematically fined by the franchise. Impasse that they will try to unblock in extremis, but without certainties.
Philadelphia: Embiid 34 (11/17, 2/8 of three, 6/6 tl), Harris 30. Maxey 14. Rebounds: Embiid 12. Assists: Drummond 5.
Phoenix: Booker 35 (8/15, 3/8 of three, 10/11 tl), Bridges 23, Paul 16. Rebounds: Crowder 14. Assists: Paul 12.
Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Clippers 135-109
Little by little. Memphis (38-18) dominates the challenge with the Clippers, beaten 4 times out of 4 this season. Morant scores 30 points, Jackson adds 26, the Grizzlies shoot with 51% from the field and force 17 turnovers, scoring 21 points. There is no match, in fact. Los Angeles (27-29) loses Morris by expulsion after a bad foul on Morant and loses again from the arrival of the reinforcements Powell, this time in the quintet, and Covington, both in the second exit under the orders of Coach Lue after the trade that has them brought to the Clippers from Portland.
Memphis: Morant 30 (11/17, 1/2 of three, 5/9 tl), Jackson 26, Clarke 18. Rebounds: Jackson 11. Assists: Morant 5.
Los Angeles: Hartenstein 19 (6/9, 1/2 of three, 4/4 tl), Powell 16, Covington / Mann 14. Rebounds: Zubac / Hartenstein 7. Assist: Mann 7.
Atlanta Hawks-Indiana Pacers 133-112
All easy for the Hawks this time. They overwhelm Indy (19-37) who only had 8 players available after the trade with Sacramento which had Sabonis and Haliburton as main players. Young scores 34 points and coach McMillan talks about his goal in sixth place in the West, despite the record still losing (36-38) and the Eastern standings a long climb to climb. Gallinari scores 9 points in 23 ‘from the bench. For the Pacers, Duarte’s 25 points and Carlisle’s satisfied words: “Finding a 21-year-old director of Haliburton level isn’t easy.” They have succeeded.
Atlanta: Young 34 (7/11, 6/9 from three, 2/2 tl), Collins 20, Okongwu 14. Rebounds: Capela 12. Assists: Young 11. GALLINARI: 9 (2/2, 5/6 tl), 5 rebounds, 3 assists in 23 ‘.
Indiana: Duarte 25 (6/10, 2/6 of three, 7/7 tl), Stephenson 24, Brissett 15. Rebounds: Taylor 10. Assist: Stephenson 8.
Denver Nuggets- New York Knicks 132-115
Six players in double figures, four with 20 or more points scored and a perfectly balanced and “democratic” attack. Of course, there is that phenomenon of Nikola Jokic to condition everything but Denver (30-24) managed to clearly beat the New York Knicks (24-31) because she was able to exploit all the qualities of her team. A game that, apart from a few small flaws due to lack of concentration, saw only the team of coach Michael Malone dominate. Well Jokic (21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists), despite a few too many turnovers, excellent contribution from the bench with the very inspired Bones Hyland (22 points) and JaMychal Green (20 points) to stand out above all. New York really inconsistent, especially in the defensive half, which should be the hallmark of every team coached by Thibodeau: 83 points conceded at half-time are truly unspeakable. Despite the 28 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals of the controversial Julius Randle, the Knicks seemed very small, sporadically “returning” to the game only for the Nuggets’ demerits. It is the 4th loss in a row for New York, the 10th in the last 12 games.
Denver: Hyland 22 (6/12, 4/7 of three, 6/7 tl), Jokic 21, Ja. Green / Barton 20. Rebounds: Jokic 11. Assist: Jokic 7.
New York: Randle 28 (11/22, 3/8 of three, 3/4 tl), Fournier 21, Barrett 18. Rebounds: Randle 10. Assists: Walker 8.
Portland Trail Blazers- Orlando Magic 95-113
In the midst of the revolution of its roster and a few hours after the sale of CJ McCollum in New Orleans, Portland (21-34) falls at home against Orlando under the blows of Cole Anthony and his Magic (13-43). The North Carolina product was the top scorer with 23 points, as well as 9 assists, 7 rebounds and 2 steals, followed by five other teammates in double figures. Orlando also led by 18 points before suffering Portland’s comeback. The Blazers arrived at -5 (95-90) in the last 6 ‘but then did not complete the comeback, thus securing the 6th defeat in a row. After a symbol like McCollum leaves the scene, it is now time for major changes for the Oregon franchise. Not only between now and the deadline but, probably, also during the next offseason.
Portland: Simons 19 (7/17, 3/9 of three, 2/3 tl), Brown III 15, Nurkic 14. Rebounds: Nurkic 11. Assists: Simons 5.
Orlando: Anthony 23 (9/18, 3/5 of three, 2/2 tl), Carter Jr. 18, Okeke 18. Rebounds: F. Wagner 9. Assist: Anthony 9.
Sacramento Kings- Minnesota Timberwolves 114-134
Waiting for Domantas Sabonis, arriving in Sacramento after the trade with Indiana that obtained Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield in exchange, the Kings (20-36) are overwhelmed by the Minnesota Timberwolves (29-25), very lucid and mentally ready to stretch hands on the match in the 4th period. Karl-Anthony Towns (25 points and 9 rebounds) and Malik Beasley (21 points, 7/8 of three) with offensive turnover, Jarred Vanderbilt with defense and rebounds (11), Jordan McLaughlin (11 points and 11 assists) and D’Angelo Russell (14 points and 7 assists) to create play. On the other hand, De’Aaron Fox preaches in the desert with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Sacrament: Fox 29 (11/22, 4/6 of three, 3/4 tl), Barnes 21, Jones 18. Rebounds: Metu 8. Assists: Fox 6.
Minnesota: Towns 25 (10/14, 2/3 of three, 3/3 tl), Beasley 21, Russell 14. Rebounds: Vanderbilt 11. Assists: McLaughlin 11.
New Orleans Pelicans-Houston Rockets 110-97
Ingram leads the Pelicans (22-32) to the comfortable success over the Rockets scoring 26 points. But the news in New Orleans is the trade that will bring CJ McCollum from the Blazers to the city. Whoever was mistaken for him, Hart and Alexander-Walker still shows up at the match. Spectators version, to cheer on what is now their former team. Surreal situation. Pels in the fourth consecutive victory, tenth and last car of the Play-in train, Texans in the fourth consecutive defeat and with the worst record in the West.
New Orleans: Ingram 26 (10/14, 1/3 of three, 3/4 tl), Hayes / Marshall 14. Rebounds: Jones 11. Assists: Graham 8.
Houston: Porter 27 (2/4, 7/12 of three, 2/3 tl), Wood 19, Green 12. Rebounds: Tate / Wood / Sengun 9. Assists: Porter 5.
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