Danilo Gallinari, winning debut with Milwaukee Bucks
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NBA night provided excitement and spectacle with ten engaging games that kept fans glued to their screens. Among the most anticipated novelties, Danilo Gallinari's debut in a Milwaukee Bucks jersey caught the attention, even though the player è stayed on the court for only four minutes, contributing a rebound and a stolen ball. Despite this, the Bucks got an important win on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team with the best record in the West, winning 112-107, thanks to a 36-13 third quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 33 points and 13 rebounds, but è Damian Lillard’s contribution was also key, one step away from a triple double with 21 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds, despite Anthony Edwards’ 28 points for the Timberwolves.
In the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers, Nikola Jokic replicated his recent triple double, leading the Nuggets to a 127-112 victory with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists. Michael Porter Jr. also played a key role with 34 points and 12 rebounds.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss kept the fight for the top spot in the Western Conference open, allowing the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers to gain ground. OKC dominated against the Washington Wizards, winning 147-106 with a superb performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 30 points and had 9 assists, while the Clippers topped the Memphis Grizzlies 101-95, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 24 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ninth and eager to move up in the standings to avoid the Play-In zone, scored an important victory against the San Antonio Spurs 123-118, with LeBron James scoring 30 points and Anthony Davis contributing 28 points and 13 rebounds. Despite an excellent performance by the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 wicks, it wasn't enough to get the win.
Kevin Durant made history by becoming the ninth-leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Carmelo Anthony with 28 points in the match against the Houston Rockets. However, his team, the Phoenix Suns, suffered a 114-110 loss to the Rockets, dragged by Fred VanVleet’s 23 points and Jabari Smith Jr.’s double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds.
The Golden State Warriors had an easy win against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 97-84, with Steph Curry scoring 15 points. The Warriors currently find themselves in 10th place in the Western Conference, the last place to play at least the Play-In.
The Philadelphia 76ers got a valuable home win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 104-97, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 24 points. The Miami Heat also won, topping the New Orleans Pelicans 106-95, thanks to the duo of Jimmy Butler (23 points) and Bam Adebayo (24). Finally, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-121, with Immanuel Quickley scoring 24 points.
