What the last day of the NBA left behind

Lakers 120 – Timberwolves 109
Davis, who also added 5 assists, 7 steals and 3 blocks, became the first player in NBA history (since steals have been counted, something that began 50 years ago) to score 25 or more points, 25 or more rebounds, 5 or more assists. and 5 or more robberies.

LeBron James almost achieved a triple-double with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. The Lakers became strong in the last quarter with a magnificent 29-17 run that gave them the victory.

Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid contributed 25 points each as the Wolves fell to third place in the West.

Kings 104 – Rockets 112
Fred VanVleet (22 points and 9 assists) led seven players in double-digit scoring in Houston, while Domantas Sabonis came very close to another triple-double with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.

However, the Rockets’ victory was overshadowed by Sengun’s injury. While attempting to block Sabonis late in the match, he landed awkwardly on his right leg and immediately fell to the ground.

The Turk had to be removed from the field in a wheelchair. This Monday an MRI will be performed on his ankle and knee to find out the extent of his injury.

Knicks 73 – Sixers 79
9 of 30 in triples for the Sixers and 9 of 40 for the Knicks. That data, along with others such as a poor score of 15-15 at the end of the first quarter, explain how difficult the offenses were in this duel.

Philadelphia won at least its first game this season without Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey on the court. Kelly Oubre Jr. was their benchmark with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Brunson (19 points and 8 assists) stood out for the Knicks who continue to deflate due to his multiple injuries.

Clippers 117 – Dollars 124
An extraordinary Damian Lillard (35 points, 16 of them in the last quarter, in addition to 7 rebounds and 11 assists) and a brilliant Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists) led the Bucks who took advantage of the absences. in the Clippers of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

The double-doubles of Amir Coffey (16 points and 10 rebounds) and James Harden (13 points and 11 assists) were of no use to the depleted Los Angeles team. The top scorer was Norman Powell with 26 points for the Clippers who were weak in the triple (14 of 47 on the perimeter compared to 17 of 38 for their rivals).

Heat 108 – Wizards 110
Surprise in Miami, where the Wizards, who shared the worst record in the league with the Pistons, added their second consecutive victory on one of the most demanding courts in the NBA.

Kyle Kuzma (32 points and 9 rebounds) was Washington’s best while Jimmy Butler (23 points) stood out for a Heat that has accumulated three consecutive losses and will host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Mexican Jaime Jáquez Jr. added 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks for the locals.

Gentlemen 101 – Networks 120
Also unexpected was the setback of Cleveland, which had beaten Boston and Minnesota this week and was surprised by the Nets who were +26 in the last quarter, who hit 18 of 35 in triples and added 29 points and 7 rebounds from Cam Thomas.

Georges Niang (20 points) led the Cavaliers’ barren resistance without Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Max Strus.

Thunder 124 – Grizzlies 93
The Thunder took advantage of Minnesota’s defeat to extend their lead in the West with 23 points and 6 assists from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in just 27 minutes, because his team already led by 38 points in the third quarter.

The Spanish Santi Aldama added 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in a Grizzlies that suffered a severe beating in Oklahoma.

Falcons 103 – Pelicans 116
With four straight wins, the Pelicans have the best active streak in the NBA and continue to solidify their playoff position in the West. Trey Murphy scored 28 points and 7 rebounds and Zion Williamson contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Additionally, Puerto Rican José Alvarado added 6 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Bogdan Bogdanovic (25 points and 7 assists) was Atlanta’s leading scorer.

Magic 97 – Pacers 111
A resounding 21-39 run in the third quarter paved the way for the Pacers’ victory in Orlando with 20 points each from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.

Paolo Banchero, with 19 points, was the most productive of a Magic with two losses in a row after their five-game winning streak.