NBA, LA Clippers’ sprint win over Denver

Jokic closes with a triple double: 36 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists

The big match of the night, between LA Clippers and Denver saw the Clippers’ success as they won in a photo finish (102-100) at the end of a game full of emotions. Deprived of Leonard, the Clippers relied on George (28 points) and Harden (20 points and eight assists). On the other side, great performance by the usual Jokic. The Serbian put up yet another triple-double of the season (36 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists) but missed the basket of possible victory.

Strong showing by Golden State, which got rid of Houston with a peremptory 133-110 (29 points apiece for Thompson and Curry). Dallas also smiles, winning the challenge with Atlanta (109-95). Doncic è once again, spectacular: 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Irving also did well with 26 points on the scoreboard. All of Houston’s shooters were bad. Very low percentages and game already marked after the first half.

Nice win also for Philadelphia, which got the better of Miami (109-105). Embiid, increasingly in condition after the long injury that kept him off the court for eight weeks, finished with 29 points on the bench. Shining even brighter was teammate Maxey with 37 points and 11 total assists. New York also wins: 120-109 against Sacramento. Brunson the absolute protagonist: 35 points and 11 assists.