NBA Cup, LeBron James drags Lakers into semifinals. Milwaukee also passes

NBA night results

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After the successes of Indiana and New Orleans, the other two franchises that go to Las Vegas to play for the first NBA Cup are the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, who s're victorious over Phoenix (106-103) and New York (146-122), respectively.

In the Western conference race, making the difference for the Yellowviola were LeBron James author of 31 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals and Anthony Davis, who è took home another double-double (27 points and 15 rebounds). In the Suns, the top scorer è was Kevin Durant with 31 points. In addition, the #35 former Warriors himself missed the triple that could have taken his team to OT in the final seconds of the game.

It was less balanced, however, the challenge between Milwaukee and New York. In fact, the second quarter final in the East lasted one half, as in the third quarter the Bucks managed to shoot with excellent percentages both from three and from the field, creating a considerable lead and increasing it in the last period. Star of the night è was Giannis Antetokounmpo author of 35 points and 10 assists. Good performance also for Damian Lillard, who finished with 28 points and a 5/7 three-pointer. In the Knicks, the 41 points scored by Julius Randle were of little use.

The semifinals will be played on the night of Dec. 7'8, 2023. In the Western Conference the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans will compete, while in the East the clash will be between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks.