In the other matches of the night, Charlotte continues its good start to the season. Now with a 4-1 record, the Hornets have disposed of Orlando (111-120), well helped by a magical Miles Bridges (31 points) or Gordon Hayward (24 points, 5 rebounds 5 assists). Toronto and Fred VanVleet (26 points) beat Indiana for their first victory at home in Canada for nearly 20 months! In the East, Atlanta provided the essential once morest the Pelicans (99-102): victory, with a good Trae Young, author of 31 points, and John Collins. Finally, at home, Portland won once morest Memphis (116-96). What to balance the balance sheet of the Blazers.
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Super Bowl obliges, the two meetings on the NBA program on Sunday evening were brought forward to the start of the followingnoon to avoid being in competition with American football. Not enough to destabilize Boston, which signed an eighth consecutive victory, once morest Atlanta (105-95) with 38 points from Jayson Tatum.
The All-Star winger scored 16 in the third quarter alone, the moment the Celtics chose to take control of the game. Guided by Trae Young (30 points, 10 assists), the Hawks had taken the lead at the break (45-55, 24th). But the efforts of Tatum and Jaylen Brown eventually paid off for Boston, more and more comfortable in defense: Atlanta was limited to 36% shooting success.
The Hawks came back to six points four minutes from the buzzer (97-91, 44th) but their inability to secure rebounds benefited Boston. Robert Williams then Marcus Smart each scored two points on these second chances offered by the Atlanta defense, to fold the match (101-91, 46th). With this victory, Boston is now sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are tenth.
Minnesota wins over Indiana
In the other game of the evening, Minnesota won Indiana (129-120) thanks to the excellent game of Anthony Edwards (37 points). Well supported by Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, “Ant” put Wolves back in the lead following two straight defeats. Minnesota is seventh in the Western Conference, ahead of the two Los Angeles teams (Clippers and Lakers). Indiana remains 13th in the East.
The only ray of sunshine for Pacers fans: the beautiful copy of Tyrese Haliburton (22 points, 16 assists). The young leader was once more convincing for his second game in his new colors, following being traded by Sacramento.
JD Jackson new Gravelines-Dunkerque coach in Jeep Elite
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Mission maintenance
“Meeting this evening, the BCM Board of Directors has chosen to entrust the management of the professional team to JD Jackson, the team announced in a statement. He will be in charge of leading the commando mission for maintenance in Jeep Elite. The entire BCM family is joining forces with the new maritime coach to carry out this mission with confidence and determination. »
Jackson, winner of the Coupe de France and the Semaine des As with Le Mans in 2009, of the Leaders Cup 2014 with the same MSB, crowned French champion in 2016 with Asvel, has for the moment committed until at the end of the season with the BCM. After seven defeats in a row, he will have to get him out of the red zone. Gravelines-Dunkerque, 14th with 8 wins for 15 losses, has only one success ahead of the 17th and first relegation, Champagne Basket (7-15).
Los Angeles Lakers fall to Portland, face decimated Blazers
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Now without CJ McCollum, traded to New Orleans, and still deprived of Damian Lillard (abdominals), Portland was able to count on the contribution and energy of his replacements. Faced with apathetic Lakers in defense, Keljin Blevins (26), Lillard’s cousin, scored two award-winning shots to put the Blazers back in the lead at the start of the last quarter (82-78, 37th).