Detroit Pistons down without Simone Fontecchio
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The NBA night ended with eight games. In the West, the duel between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot continues, with the Denver Nuggets inserting themselves into the fight. Both teams’ easy wins against the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers respectively saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score 23 points in 33 minutes for OKC, while Mike Conley led the T’Wolves with 21 points. The Los Angeles Clippers chased, dominating the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to Paul George’s 31 points, especially in the first quarter where they scored 42 points against their opponents’ 27.
The New Orleans Pelicans got their eighth win in their last 10 games, defeating the Miami Heat with a remarkable contribution from CJ McCollum. In the East, the Boston Celtics continued their winning streak, getting their eighth straight win against the Detroit Pistons, struggling with the absence of Simone Fontecchio due to a toe problem. The Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors, with Tyrese Haliburton showing an excellent All-Star performance with 26 points, 11 assists and 50 percent from three-point range.
The Los Angeles Lakers claimed their second consecutive victory, overcoming the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to a dominant performance by Anthony Davis, who scored 23 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies prevailed over the San Antonio Spurs, with notable contributions from their big men, including 28 points from Jaren Jackson Jr and 31 points with 16 rebounds from Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick.
