The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched an “in extremis” victory at Quicken Loans Arena against the Charlotte Hornets 100-98, despite Terry Rozier’s extraordinary form, the author of 35 points for friends. Collin Sexton’s 23 points and Kevin Love’s Tristan Thompson’s “double double” got the most value in this show.
Meanwhile, the reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptos won 99-112 at the Detroit Pistons, with Kyle Lowry’s “triple double” (20 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds), while Pascal Siakam added 26 points. Serge Ibaka also scored 25 points and 13 rebounds. Andre Drummond, author of 22 points and 18 rebounds, did not serve anything.
A bin marked 9 seconds before Wendell Carter Jr. dropped the siren. gave away success with just a 109-110 point difference to the Chicago Bulls in transfer to the Washington Wizards. Lauri Markkanen tallied 31 points, while Zach LaVine added another 24 points for the Bulls. Wizards Davis Bertans scored 26 points, with Bradley Beal adding 22 more.
The surprise of the evening was undoubtedly the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Miami Heat 104-108, despite Joel Embiid’s “double double” (22 points and 19 rebounds). Spikati’s 76ers group game, with 5 players with double-digit points, led by Bendr Adebayo’s Kendrick Nunn (26).
The New Orleans Pelicans triumphed at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-107, thanks to Brandon Ingram’s 34 points, while Andrew Wiggins’s 27 points served nothing to the Minnesotas.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, were forced 126-122 by the Memphis Grizzlies, with German protagonist Dennis Schroder leading the floor with 31 points. The Grizzlies scored 27 points for Brandon Clarke and 24 for Jonas Valanciunas.
Results:
Cleveland Cavaliers-Charlotte Hornets 100-98
Detroit Pistons-Toronto Raptors 99-112
Washington Wizards-Chicago Bulls 109-110 dts
Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat 104-108
Minnesota Timberwolves-New Orleans Pelicans 99-107
Oklahoma City Thunder-Memphis Grizzlies 126-122
Denver Nuggets-Orlando Magic 113-104
Dallas Mavericks-Boston Celtics 103-109
Portland Trail Blazers-Golden State Warriors 122-112