NBA, Clippers tear through Los Angeles derby

Good success also for OKC getting back on track

On the night, è the long-awaited Los Angeles derby was staged. The victory è went to the Clippers who won with a clear 116-102, even reaching a 26-point lead during the match. Excellent performances, in the Clippers house, by Zubac (21 points and 19 rebounds) and Leonard (19 points in only 24' on the court). In the Yellowviola house, a 25-point, 11-assist James was not enough.

In the other games, to be recorded the excellent performance of Miami, which imposed itself on San Antonio (128-107). Brilliant performance by Heat rookie Ware who finished with 25 points. Wembanyama stopped with 21 points. Another away win for the Nuggets (sixth consecutive) who beat Orlando by a clear 113-100 (triple double by Jokic with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists).

It was all easy for OKC, which got rid of Brooklyn (127-101), winning, mathematically, the best record in the West ahead of the break for the All Star Game. Usual strong showing for Gilgeous-Alexander who ends the match with 27 points and 10 assists. The Thunder è record now stands at 35 wins and seven losses.

Nice success also for Milwaukee, which knocked out Philadelphia (123-109). For the 76ers, without Embiid, George, Lowry and Yabusele, it was the ninth loss in their last 11 contests. Antetokounmpo shined (34 points and 11 rebounds). Sacramento did well: 123-100 against Washington. Finally, victory also for Portland over Chicago (113-102).