The match: the Rockets put it back against Cleveland
After a first tight victory after a crazy scenario at the end of the match Wednesday in Texas, Houston again beaten Cleveland, this time in Ohio, 135 to 131. The Rockets had the shock in hand On several occasions, but the “Cavs” returned to the charge in front of their audience, in particular to equalize in the 4th quarter after being led by 19 points at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Amen Thompson, in triple-double (23 points, 14 rebounds, 10 passes) returned two important free throws 34 seconds from the mermaid before Donovan Mitchell (33 points, 7 assists) misses a distant basket open to equalize, letting Fred Vanvleet (20 points) conclude on the line.
Four players scored more than 20 points for Houston, Alperen Sengun (26 points), Jalen Green (26 points) joining Thompson and Vanvleet. The leader Darius Garland flambé for the riders with 39 points at 14 out of 22 in shooting and 9 passes. The CAVS remain in the head to the east but with 36 victories and 9 losses they leave the best assessment of the league in Oklahoma City (36-8), in front of Houston to the west (30-14).
The player: Davis merciless for Golden State
It almost becomes a habit for Anthony Davis. The All-Star interior shone with the Los Angeles Lakers, registering 36 points and taking 13 rebounds to tame the Golden State Warriors from a small Stephen Curry (13 points to 2 by far) in their room 118 to 108. LeBron James assured with 25 points and 12 assists, allowing Lakers to stay 5th to the west (25-18) while the Warriors are 11th (22-23).
The end of the series: Jokic and Denver stopped by Edwards and the Wolves
The Denver Nuggets, who remained on 8 successes in their last 9 matches, were beaten in Minnesota by the Timberwolves, 133 to 104. The Serbian pivot Nikola Jokic saw his crazy series of 5 triple-doubles ending (20 points , 3 rebounds, 11 assists). Anthony Edwards jumped for the Wolves with 34 points and 9 assists, facing the 25 points of Jamal Murray. Denver remains solid 4th to the west (28-17), when Minnesota climbs in 7th place (24-21).
All scores
Timberwolves – Nuggets : 133-104
Mavericks – Celtics : 107-122
-Hornets – Pelicans : 123-92
Magic – Pistons : 121-113
Cavaliers – Rockets : 131-135
Grizzlies – Jazz : 125-103
Warriors – Lakers : 108-118
Clippers – Bucks : 127-117
