Los Angeles Lakers with fingernails waiting for Gallinari
Nba, results
Six games of the 2023-2024 NBA season were played on the Italian night. Despite the absence of top super challenges, several games were very interesting ahead of the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks scored an important outside win by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 127-121. This victory è crucial for the Hawks’ run to the play-in, while for the 76ers it represents a misstep not to be underestimated. Atlanta led the game from the start, even reaching +20 in the third quarter. Despite the 76ers’ comeback attempt, the Hawks were led by Trae Young’s 37 points and 12 assists. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets suffered a heavy defeat on the road against the Sacramento Kings, losing 135-106. Despite a good first half by Jokic and his teammates, the Kings ran away in the second half, with Malik Monk scoring 23 points and Domantas Sabonis scoring a triple double with 17 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Boston Celtics got a good win against the Washington Wizards with a score of 133-129. The game è was balanced for almost three quarters, but in the finale the quality of the Celtics made the difference, allowing them to stretch to +15. Jayson Tatum è was the top scorer with 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 34 points and 11 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Charlotte Hornets with a clean 120-84 victory, led by Damian Lillard’s 26 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 15 points and 14 rebounds.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who may soon put free-agent Danilo Gallinari under contract, picked up an important win in the playoff race against the New Orleans Pelicans, imposing by a score of 139-122. Despite the game's balance for three quarters, it was the Lakers who dictated the pace, with LeBron James adding 21 points and 14 assists to the cause. Finally, the Toronto Raptors won narrowly against the Houston Rockets by a score of 107-104, despite nearly squandering a 22-point lead. Immanuel Quickley è was the game’s top scorer with 25 points.
