Miami perd Jimmy Butler
In the East, the evening was marked by the stratospheric match of Kyrie Iriving, author of 60 points in Orlando (150-108). But at the top of the Conference remains Miami. The Heat however whipped to overcome Detroit (105-98). And the leader could have carried out a bad operation with the exit on injury of his strong man, Jimmy Butler, victim of a sprained right ankle in the first period.
The Heat star was nevertheless well replaced by Max Strus, who scored all of his 16 points in the last quarter. He contributed to the big finish for Floridians (37-25), as did Tyler Herro (29 points), author of a crucial long-distance shot less than two minutes from time.
On the Pistons side (14th), we will have to settle for this 51st defeat of the season. But Detroit fans can console themselves with the encouraging match of Killian Hayes (9 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal) off the bench.
Phoenix assure
In the Western Conference, Phoenix is currently still the only team qualified for the play-offs. And the Suns have cemented their status as the number 1 seed a little more by winning on the floor of the 10th, in New Orleans (131-115).
Fullback Devin Booker (27 points) enlightened his team. He and his partners were very skilful with a good shooting success rate (54.4%). Mikal Bridges (20 points), JaVale McGee (19 points) and Deandre Ayton (18 points) each contributed their stone to the solid Arizona edifice.
Memphis clings
For their part, the Grizzlies did not make any detail against the Pacers (135-102). Even deprived of Ja Morant, suffering from the back, Memphis easily won – his 48th success this season – to consolidate his second place in the West, just ahead of the Golden State Warriors.
Author of 21 points and 6 assists, Desmond Bane was decisive in Indianapolis, adorning himself with guide clothes for his teammates. Six of them finished the game with at least ten points scored: Jaren Jackson (19), De’Anthony Melton (18), Steven Adams (13), Brandon Clarke (13), Ziaire Williams (11) and Dillon Brooks (10).