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The match: Dononic and the Lakers impress against the Thunder
Los Angeles is holding his end -of -season benchmark victory. On the road to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder, the best team in the league, the Lakers left winners by completely dominating their subject (99-126). Luka Doncic and his partners took over from both sides of the field, fairly quickly. They were just launched in the match by distant fire from the Slovenian prodigy (5 awarded baskets on Sunday evening) and already led 10 points after 12 minutes (32-42).
The Californians did not stop there. The gap is gradually climbed with three-point stroke (22 in total), especially those of Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent's replacements, authors of 4 each, often on Double Caviars. The superstar of the A finished with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in 37 minutes.
The JJ Redick's game plan worked very well: the Lakers have always given the impression of exploiting the duel which was to their advantage and made powerless the best defense in the league. Conversely, the Thunder has never found any solutions in attack with a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly pointed at 26 units (and 9 assists) but well embarrassed by opposing defensive aid. It has often been forced to let go of it on its drives and partners have not been incisive enough behind the arc for the time (12 out of 37).
The force of the Lakers also lies in being able to align three elite playmakers with LeBron James (19 points) and Austin Reaves (20) in addition to Donic. They dissected each possession to find the fault. The Angelenos strengthen their third place in this extremely tight conference while Whit is already guaranteed to finish in the lead. On the other hand, the Thunder will have let several matches spinned against other candidates in the West and it will be necessary to remember the approach of the Playoffs.
The player: Stephen Curry extinguished by the Rockets
Houston's very physical and aggressive defense worked against Stephen Curry. The Rockets relied on Dillon Brooks (24 points at 10 out of 13), Amen Thompson and several other of their young athletic players to slow down the All-Star of the Warriors. They extinguished it and their team won in San Francisco (96-106). Curry finished with 3 points to 1 in 10 shots without being able to weigh on the meeting. Jimmy Butler did not particularly take over (13 points). This convincing success confirms the good dynamics of the Rockets, which beat the Thunder this weekend and are second to the west. Alperen Sengun compiled 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The series: Even Jokic cannot prevent nuggets from losing
Fourth defeat immediately for Denver, beaten by Indiana (120-125) despite 41 points, 15 rebounds and 13 passes by Nikola Jokic. A mix between the Serbian and Christian Braun (who misunderstood the action) led to a crucial pardu ball of the MVP 15 seconds from the buzzer while the Nuggets had an opportunity to equalize or pass in front. The Pacers won with only 9 small points from their leader Tyrese Haliburton (but 14 assists) and taking over in the second half after a first period to the advantage of Denver.
Performance: Devin Booker puts 40 points but the play-in is moving away for the Suns
Phoenix is ​​on a mission to try to save his season, if only it is possible, hooking the play-in. But the Suns are nounges from the Western Conference and they bowed against the Knicks last night (112-98). A match scored by the 40 Devin Booker points, alone at the control of the attack in the absence of Kevin during. The Arizona franchise will have to hope for three losses of the Mavericks while no longer losing once to finish in the top-10. On the side, from New York, Og Anunoby scored 32 points and Jalen Brunson was able to regain the way to the prosecution. The Knicks won their 50th victory of the season.
The trio: Kings stars still drop the riders
Sacramento has a disappointing season but the Californian training still has the formula to beat Cleveland, the best team in the East. No luck, the Kings play west, where they are fighting for their qualification for the play-in. Their victory against the riders (113-120) last night allowed them to resume ninth place. Zach Lavine is the main craftsman of this success with 37 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. Demar derozan added 28 and Sabonis Domantas 27.
The French: Zaccharie Risacher rebounds
Not necessarily very skillful during his last outings, Zaccharie Risacher participated in the Hawks offensive festival against jazz (147-134) by scoring 16 points. He notably converted 6 of his 12 attempts. A match that can do good for confidence. 16 points also for his dolphin on the evening of the Draft, Alex Sarr, who did what he was able to during the defeat of the Wizards against the Celtics (124-90).
Tidjane Salaün and Moussa Diabaté were both entitled to a good twenty minutes on the parquet floor for the Hornets. The two young players were productive (6 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists for the first and 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 against the second) but they could not prevent the defeat of their team against Bulls (117-131) still led by Coby White (37 points) and Josh Giddey (23 points, 10 rebounds). Rayan Rupert reproducts the tip of his nose on this end of the season: he compiled 7 points, 3 rebounds and 3 interceptions for Portland.
All scores
Hornets – Bulls : 117-131
Nets – Raptors : 109-120
Thunder – Lakers : 99-126
Hawks – Jazz : 147-134
Celtics – Wizards : 124-90
Cavaliers – Kings : 113-120
Trail Blazers – Spurs : 120-109
Knicks – Suns : 112-98
Nuggets – Pacers : 120-125
Warriors – Rockets : 96-106
Pelicans – Bucks : 107-111
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