NBA, Pistons miracle: first win after 28 losses
Detroit had not won a game since last Oct. 28
The negative streak, the longest in NBA history, has è finally been broken. The Pistons returned to the victory that had been missing since last Oct. 28. Drawn by Ivey and Duren, the Pistons won over the Raptors in a sprint (129-127 the final). Among Toronto’s ranks, excellent performances by Siakam (35 points) and Barnes (22) were not enough.
Nice success also for Dallas, which imposed itself on Golden State (132-122 the final). After a game spent watching others, Doncic è returned to the court and, for a change, è was decisive in the victory of his Mavs touching yet another triple-double of the season (39 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds).
Chicago shot past Philadelphia (105-92 the final). DeRozan shines with 24 points off the bench. Important victory also for Indiana, which got rid of New York (140-126). A 26-point James was not enough to prevent the LA Lakers from losing to Minnesota (108-106). Utah smiles as it folds Miami (117-109). Fontecchio returns to the quintet. For the Italian 12 points in 31' of play.