- HOUSTON ROCKETS 120 – 127 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
of visit H-Townit was the defending champions who first dominated the game, carried by the insolent success of Klay Thompson (20 points in the first quarter, including 4/5 from the parking lot). But once the splash bros on the bench, the second unit of the Warriors completely let the advance of the Dubsso that the Texans left for the locker room with a 4-point lead. Kevin Porter Jr unfolds with confidence (30 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals), accompanied by good games of Jabari Smith (22 points and 7 rebounds) and Tari Eason (19 points, 8 rebonds, 3 steals). Jalen Greenhe has difficulty in attack against the defenses ofAndrew Wiggins and Thompson, and finished 16 points a weak 4/15 on shots. But on the way back from the locker room, the Warriors will gradually pick up the score, before well and truly going back in front in the fourth quarter. The splash bros will have had a great game (41 points 14/23 for Klay, 33 points and 15 assists for Stephen Curry), although Pauls by Andrew Wiggins (22 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals).
- DALLAS MAVERICKS 97 -98 DENVER NUGGETS
Another close match in Texas, this time against Dallas! The Nuggets had to compose without their maestro Nikola Jokic (sanitary protocol), or Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon. “No problem” was probably said Nah’Shon Hyland. The sophomore took on the role of boss, finishing an impressive 29 points and 6 assists. In front, Luka Doncic does a bit of everything (22 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists), but a questionable percentage: 7/16 on shots yesterday… He is helped by the brave Josh Green (23 points) and Davis Bertans (15 points including 4/5 from afar). At the end of a breathless end to the match, it is Micheal Porter Jr which delivers the Nuggets from a three-point shot in the last minute. Luka Magic will try to return him with a three-pointer from 10 meters in the last seconds… without success!
In the east, the Brooklyn Nets received Grizzlies deprived of I Morant. Kevin Durant made KD (26 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists), but he was helped by a surprise guest: Ben Simmons had a great game: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists. What to give him confidence and start his season? The future will tell… Dillon Books was excellent on the visitor side (31 points, 5 rebounds), but not enough to clinch the win.
The Lakers would have found the “real” Anthony Davis ? In any case, his last games are impressive: 35 points and 17 rebounds on average in 3 games. Yesterday, against the San Antonio Spurs, the chicagoan went from his match 30 points and 18 rebounds… just that! Austin Reaves also signs a good match (21 points), and the Lakers clinch the victory without Lebron James in Russell Westbrook.
Finally, there is a big air pocket for the Miami Heat yesterday, which cashes a blowout against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat were deprived of Tyler Herro and of Jimmy Butlerbut one thing is certain, Erik Spoelstra will not appreciate this basketball lesson given by Darius Garland (25 points, 7 passes), Cedi Osman (20 points, 12 rebonds), Evan Mobley (15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists) and company…
Phoenix Suns 116-95 New York Knicks
Sacramento Kings 137 – 129 Detroit Pistons
Washington Wizards 106-102 Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers 113 -87 Miami Heat
Brooklyn Nets 127 – 115 Memphis Grizzlies
Houston Rockets 120 -127 Golden State Warriors
Dallas Mavericks 97 – 98 Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers 123 – 92 San Antonio Spurs