Back to the night’s games in the NBA.
The Bulls dominate the Kings, their 5th victory in a row, which allows them to take the lead alone in the East. DeMar DeRozan sets a new NBA record as he does better than Wilt Chamberlain with a 7th straight game at least 35 points and 50%. He scored 38 points at 16/27 including 1/1 at 3-pts in addition to 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Pistons end the Celtics’ 9-game winning streak to everyone’s surprise. They win on the wire 112-111 by better managing the money time.
The Suns also struggled to dominate the Rockets as Chris Paul came out for two technical fouls. They had to work to come back and bend the Texans in the money time.
Despite 44 points at 11/20 and 11 assists from Ja Morant, Portland wins with a huge duo Anfernee Simons (31 points at 11/18 including 5/10 from afar and 6 assists) – Jusuf Nurkic (32 points to 12/17)
Note the good performance of Théo Maledon in the defeat of his team against Spurs with 22 points at 6/14 including 2/5 at 3-pts, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. His best game of the season.
Phoenix Suns – Houston Rockets 124-121
Boston Celtics – Detroit Pistons 111-112
Chicago Bulls – Sacramento Kings 125-118
Memphis Grizzlies – Portland Trail Blazers 119-123
Minnesota Timberwolves – Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic – Atlanta Hawks 109-130
Indiana Pacers – Washington Wizards 113-1008
Oklahoma City Thunder – San Antonio Spurs 106-114
