The results of the night in the NBA
Clippers @ Hornets : 119-117
Bucks @ Magic : 109-102
Thunder @ Hawks : 121-114
Celtics @ Raptors : 116-110
Sixers @ Rockets : 123-132, after two extra times
Heat @ Grizzlies : 93-101
Suns @ Mavs : 113-130
Pacers @ Warriors : 112-104
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Kawhi for the win
– Like in a dream ! Kawhi Leonard, which we did not necessarily know when he would try to return to play with the Clippers again, was present that night for the trip to Charlotte. The two-time Finals MVP didn’t show up for nothing. Kawhi returned the winning shot with 1.4 seconds remaining, just to remind that he can still be a decisive player in the NBA. In addition to Leonard’s 16 pts, the Clippers were able to count on Paul George (19 pts, 7 wt), ui also back, Nicolas Batum (13 pts) and John Wallwho finished in double-double (12 pts, 12 wt).
KAWHI LEONARD GETS THE GAME WINNER‼️ pic.twitter.com/yhinprn2HW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 6, 2022
Theo Maledon played 15 minutes off the bench for the Hornets: 5 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block at 2/7.
Nembhard stuns Warriors
– Andrew Nembhard had his moment of glory against the Lakers a few days ago with a game winner at the buzzer. The Pacers rookie guard deserves praise again, but this time for an entire performance. Moving on the floor of the Warriors, Indiana took advantage of an incandescent Nembhard who simply signed the best game of his young NBA career. The former Gonzaga had 31 points, 13 assists and 8 rebounds at 13/21, in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton.
???? 31 PTS | 8 REB | 13 AST | 5 3PM @AndrewNembhard dropped career-highs across the board as he led the @Pacers to the W! For #NBARoos | #BoomBaby pic.twitter.com/urvUeTTOVQ
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2022
Dominated, the Warriors believed they could catch up thanks to Klay Thompson (28 pts), but the youngest of the Splash Brothers was a little too alone to erase all the mistakes of his team. Stephen Curry had the worst game of its season (12 points at 3/17) and Golden State lacked all the ingredients that had allowed a return to the fore in recent weeks.
Harden back, Sixers still beaten
– James Harden had probably considered something else for his return to competition on the side of Houston. In his former stronghold, the 2018 MVP played again for the first time in over a month, but the Sixers still lost to the Rockets after two overtimes. Harden struggled to set the sights (21 pts at 4/19, including 0/8 at 3 points) and Philadelphia fell on Texans much tougher than expected.
Despite 39 points from Joel Embiid, who took his 6th foul at the end of the first overtime, the Sixers had to accept a third defeat in a row. Kevin Porter Jrfull of cold blood, Jalen Green (27 pts) and Jabari Smith Jrwhose 3-point basket buried Philly’s hopes at the end of the second overtime, was decisive.
The Boston-Milwaukee tandem is not slowing down
– If the Sixers hoped to get closer to the Boston-Milwaukee tandem, it was totally missed, since the two cracks from the East won:
- The Celtics went to win in Toronto thanks to a big 3rd quarter (35-18), a double-double of Jayson Tatum (31 pts, 12 rebounds) and the return of Marcus Smart (18 pts), left to rest in Brooklyn on Sunday.
- Milwaukee held on and dominated Orlando with another dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 pts, 13 rbds, 5 pds, 2 blks). Khris Middleton was not on his plate (1/11) at the address level, but that did not penalize the Bucks, who have won 7 of their last 10 games.
But also…
– The Hawks have a small problem with the management of the advantages… For the 6th time this season, Atlanta bowed after counting more than 10 points ahead in a meeting. This time it was at home, against OKC. Nate McMillan’s men led by 14 points in the 3rd quarter before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35 points) and Josh Giddey (12 of his 17 pts in the 4th QT) do not care to catch up and shower the Hawks fans. Trae Young (23 pts, 10 pds) was there, after the rumor of his voluntary sidelining of the team during the previous match.
It should be noted the very good match ofOusmane Dieng out bench. The French rookie played 18 minutes and had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 interception at 3/4 to 3 points, although his shot is not yet the most reliable weapon.
– Tyus Jones took advantage of Ja Morant’s rest against Miami to release the best game of his NBA career. The one who is usually an excellent back-up took heat against the Heat, signing his record for points (28) and 10 assists. The Grizzlies surprised the Floridians by winning despite the important rotation operated in the absence of Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Tyus Jones had a career night! #BigMemphis
???? 28 points *career-high*
???? 10 dimes
???? 2 steals pic.twitter.com/1DZg19bZ2j— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2022
– The Mavs earned a convincing win at home against Phoenix, a team they hadn’t beaten in 10 regular-season games. We quickly understood that the Suns were not having a good night, after a first quarter that they finished being led 33-15. Dallas, led by Luka Doncic (33 pts) and Spencer Dinwiddie (21 pts) then managed to manage his lead throughout the game.
This is the second loss in a row for Phoenix, which leaves the opportunity for New Orleans to become co-leader in its next game.