NBA: Detroit smiles, Simone Fontecchio stars
New triple doubles for Doncic and Jokic
Many NBA regular season contests played in the night. Nice success of Detroit that imposes itself on Charlotte (114-97). For the Pistons it was the 11th win, compared to 53 losses. Great protagonist of the match è was Cunningham, author of 22 points and eight assists. Decisive was the contribution of Fontecchio, who closed his game with 17 points, eight rebounds and also three assists.
Phoenix wins the challenge with Cleveland (117-111) thanks to a super performance by Durant (37 points scored). Denver also smiles, getting rid of Toronto (125-119) with a great comeback in the fourth period. For a change, absolute protagonist of the match è Jokic, at his umpteenth triple-double of the season: 35 points, 17 rebounds and also 12 assists, as well as six stolen balls.
It was all easy for Boston, which ruled Portland with a round 121-99 (27 points for Brown, 26 for Tatum). Great show of strength also for Dallas, which got rid of Chicago with a clean 127-92. After seven consecutive triples with at least 30 points, Doncic put up another triple double but this time with "only" 27 points (plus 14 rebounds and 12 assists). Finally, Golden State beats San Antonio: 112-102 the final.