ten blocks, Victor Wembanyama impassable wall against Portland

Wembanyama dominant, Durant insufficient

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and had a career-high 10 blocks to help San Antonio quietly beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home 114-94.

On the contrary, despite Kevin Durant's 43 points, the Phoenix Suns were beaten at home (133-125) by the Detroit Pistons led by Cade Cunninhgam (28 points, 13 rebounds).

Trailing by 25 points, the Orlando Magic matched their record comeback to defeat the Miami Heat 121-114. A victory that the Florida franchise owes in particular to Cole Anthony who scored 35 points while he was on the bench at kickoff.

Jayson Tatum splashed all his class on the Chicago floor on Saturday: with a triple double crowned by 43 points, he allowed the Boston Celtics to dominate the Bulls 123-98.

Tatum as Bird

Two days after conceding a defeat at home against Chicago (117-108), the Celtics took a stunning revenge in Illinois with Jayson Tatum at the helm.

Absolutely unstoppable, he scored 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and made 10 passes. A performance that makes Tatum the only other Boston player besides the legendary Larry Bird to achieve a triple double with at least 40 points.

“It's about being there when the game calls for it,” Tatum explained, noting that his coach Joe Mazzulla made him work to become “dominant” while “making his teammates play better.”

With this 22nd victory in 28 games, the reigning champions remain in the wake of Cleveland, leader of the Eastern Conference.

The Knights at a gallop

Launched at full gallop, Cleveland increased its record start to the season to 25 wins for four defeats by beating Philadelphia at home (126-99) whose star Joel Embiid did not move from the bench.

The best scorer of the match was Tyrese Maxey (27 points) for the 76ers, but Cleveland was able to count on six players with 10 points or more, including Darius Garland (26 pts).

Lakers until

The Lakers signed a second victory in three days on the floor of the Sacramento Kings, this time winning 103-99 thanks in particular to 32 points from LeBron James.

“We managed to win these two victories in hostile terrain because we managed a lot of small details and we were uncompromising in defense,” analyzed James who, in addition to his points scored, showed the way by notably managing four interceptions on defense.

Milwaukee is du bench, Golden State rebounds

With Giannis Antetokounmpo (back pain) and Damian Lillard (calf sprain) nailed to the bench, Bobby Portis (34 points) took matters into his own hands to bring Milwaukee to victory against Washington (112-101).

For their part, the Golden State Warriors bounced back well two days after their heavy defeat against Memphis by winning on the Minnesota floor (113-103).

Silent on Thursday at three points (0 on seven shots from distance and two points in total), Stephen Curry this time scored a total of 31 points, including seven award-winning baskets, and made ten assists.