2024-01-10 06:45:16
Published on: 01/10/2024 – 07:45 Modified on: 01/10/2024 – 09:06
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. THANK YOU DAVIS
When it’s not LeBron James, Anthony Davis plays savior for the Los Angeles Lakers. Powerful near the circle, skillful from afar, intractable in defense, the 30-year-old All-Star pivot reigned over the game with 41 points, his season record, and 11 rebounds. He notably ensured on the free throw line to contain the Raptors at the end of the game. Boss Lebron James (22 points) turned into a smuggler, with 12 offerings, including several to his lieutenant with the famous mono-brow. The two friends allowed the Lakers to win a second consecutive match (132-131) after their success against the Clippers on Sunday, which ended a series of four defeats. “It’s a big victory for us, especially after our success against the Clippers,” Davis said. Scottie Barnes’ Raptors (26 points) never gave up in an undecided game with 23 changes of leader. The Lakers thus balance their record (19 wins – 19 losses) but remain 10th in the West.
. FURIOUS COACH
Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic did not appreciate the referee’s performance at all and bared his claws during the post-match press conference. “It’s scandalous what happened this evening, pure c…!” said the Toronto coach, unable to contain his anger. “Shame on the refs, shame on the League for allowing this! Twenty-three free throws (for the Lakers), and both of us, in the fourth quarter… They were supposed to win tonight? If that’s the case , you just have to tell us, so that we can save ourselves the trip… It’s not the first time that this has happened to us,” he argued, his eyes bulging.
. CARDBOARD EVENING
The Orlando Magic were humiliated at home by the Minnesota Timberwolves (113-92), leaders of the Western Conference. Minnesota led the entire game and was up to 34 points ahead. At halftime, Orlando had scored a whopping 37 points (67 for the Wolves). Karl-Anthony Towns finished top scorer (28 points). His French teammate Rudy Gobert, already in a double-double at the break, stood out with 21 points and 12 rebounds, with several spectacular dunks. Worst team of the season, the Detroit Pistons experienced their 34th defeat (3 wins) against Sacramento (131-110), Kilian Hayes scoring 4 points and delivering 7 assists. Portland was also crushed by the New York Knicks (112-84) after trailing by 39 points.
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