NBA, bitter derby for Lakers. Crucial victory for Dallas
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NBA night results
Eight games were played on the NBA night. Bitter derby for the Lakers, who lost their 11th consecutive extravaganza to the Clippers (125-118). LeBron James’ 33 points were not enough for the Yellowviola. Crucial victory for the play-in race for Dallas with Sacramento thanks to Kyrie Irving’s 31 points (123-119). Successes also for Boston and Milwaukee against Toronto (97-93) and Chicago (105-92), respectively.
Important play-in triumphs for New Orleans and Atlanta against Memphis (138-131) and Washington (134-116). Quickley’s 39 points give New York the W on the court of Indiana (138-129). Finally, Brooklyn beat Detroit (123-108) moving closer to arithmetic playoff qualification.
