LeBron James dreamy: fourth consecutive triple double and success with San Antonio
12 contests played on NBA night
Twelve NBA Cup contests were played in the night. The Los Angeles Lakers start their adventure in Group West B in the best way thanks to a success against San Antonio. On the shields for the yellow-viola Anthony Davis author of 40 points and12 rebounds and the usual LeBron James, who è managed to reach for the first time in his career the goal of four consecutive triple-doubles. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's double-double (28 points and 14 rebounds) and rookie Stephon Castle's excellent performance (22 points and 5 assists) were not enough.
Cleveland’s clear path continues in the East as it overwhelms Chicago at home thanks to 37 points from an excellent Donovan Mitchell. A win also came for New York, which sprinted past Brooklyn in the "Big Apple" derby.
Confirmed at the top of the standings in the West, however, are Oklahoma City and Golden State. The Thunder, in fact, easily defeated a Phoenix lacking Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, while the Warriors triumphed in a sprint with Memphis thanks to 31 combined points from the Hield-Curry duo.
Philadelphia’s deep slump continues as it falls under the blows of Franz Wagner and Orlando.
NBA CUP results
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Toronto Raptors-Detroit Pistons 95-99
Orlando Magic-Philadelphia 76ers 98-86
Indiana Pacers-Miami Heat 111-124
San Antonio Spurs-Los Angeles Lakers 115-120
New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets 124-122
Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls 144-126
Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards 129-117
Oklahoma City Thunder-Phoenix Suns 99-83
New Orleans Pelicans-Denver Nuggets 101-94
Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Clippers 125-104
Sacramento Kings-Minnesota Timberwolves 126-130 (OT)
Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies 123-118