NBA: Anthony Davis decisive against Hornets
Butler suspended indefinitely from Miami
Lots of NBA contests played on the night. Another strong showing by the LA Lakers as they got rid of Charlotte (112-107), earning their fourth win in a row (26-18 record for the yellowviola). A crowning performance for Davis, who put up an impressive 42 points while also capturing a whopping 23 rebounds. There were also 22 points from James (1/8 from three).
It was all easy for Cleveland, which imposed itself on Detroit with a clean 110-91 and broke the streak of three knockouts in a row. Garland did well, scoring 22 points. Fontecchio plays 19 minutes, scoring four points. New Orleans falls, beaten by Toronto (113-104), while New York is the talk of the town with Memphis (143-106, 28 points by Bridges).
Miami, after a full two overtimes, gets the better of Orlando (125-119) but, in the Heat household, the news of the day è the suspension, indefinitely, of Butler who continues to push to leave the franchise. Well Sacramento that wins the challenge with Brooklyn (110-96 the final, triple double for Sabonis).
Prestigious victory for Houston that knocks out Boston (114-112). A basket at the buzzer by Thompson decides: "I felt like Kobe", his words in the post match. Minnesota also smiles: 100-92 against Atlanta (23 points by Edwards). They lose, however, the Nuggets, outscored by the Bulls (129-121). Milwaukee shines: 125-110 against Utah. Phoenix also did well: 111-109 with the LA Clippers. All easy, finally, for Dallas: 130-108 against Washington.
