Gallinari and Antetokounmpo knockout with Lakers
Nba, results
Eight games on Nba night featured events that outline important situations for the season. The Atlanta Hawks seem to have practically guaranteed a place in the play-in in the East, while the Golden State Warriors are in a similar position in the West where the fight for first place è heated. One of the key meetings è was between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers won 123-122 with a decisive shot by D'Angelo Russell, who scored 44 points and 9 assists, making up for LeBron James's absence. Anthony Davis contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple double and Damian Lillard’s performance, the Bucks were defeated. Three minutes on the court for Gallinari.
Another uncertain match è was between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, resolved only after overtime with the Cavaliers winning 113-104. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen were instrumental for Cleveland, while Naz Reid scored 34 points off the bench for the Timberwolves. The Oklahoma City Thunder got an important win by beating the Miami Heat 107-100, moving them to the top of the West standings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points for the Thunder, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 25 points for the Heat.
The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 98-74, thanks to a bad shooting day by their opponents. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points for the Knicks, while Paolo Banchero scored 23 points for the Magic. The New Orleans Pelicans got an important outside win against the Philadelphia 76ers 103-95, with Zion Williamson scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks won against the Memphis Grizzlies 99-92, with Dejounte Murray scoring 41 points. The Houston Rockets also won, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 with 27 points from Jalen Green. The Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-100, thanks to Kyle Kuzma’s 28 points.
