The matches of the night in the NBA
Sacramento Kings 140-125 New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns 114-99 Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks 130-116 Miami Heat
Dallas Mavericks 111-126 Los Angeles Clippers
Denver Nuggets 115-125 Portland Trail Blazers
Houston Rockets 113-97 Los Angeles Lakers
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– The show Damian Lillard ! When the Portland Trail Blazers won against the Denver Nuggets (125-115), the leader was simply INTENABLE! Able to ignite from a distance, Lillard thus sanctioned the least space left with 45 points scored and especially 11 award-winning baskets. It is quite simply a franchise record matched (which was already his)! Not to spoil anything, Damian Lillard also distributed 12 assists, especially for a Gary Trent Jr on fire when leaving the bench (27 points to 7/10 at three points) and Jusuf Nurkic (22 points). In front, Michael Porter Jr was still hot (27 points, 12 rebounds), but the Nuggets lacked consistency – and also rested the executives -. In any case, what a treat to see Damian Lillard at this level!
Gary Trent Jr, the real X factor of the Blazers in this bubble?
– In the fight for the Playoffs, this is obviously a very important victory for Portland. Now, the 9th-ranked Oregon franchise has exactly the same number of wins as the 8th-ranked Memphis Grizzlies. But a small defeat in addition. However, with the Grizzlies’ issues since the start of this bubble, the Blazers have the momentum …
– Just like Damian Lillard, James Harden made his show! He brought the Los Angeles Lakers to hell! Without LeBron James, at rest due to groin pain, the Houston Rockets easily beat the Angelenos (113-97). Despite the absence of Russell Westbrook, decreased in quadriceps, Harden had a great time! 39 points (11/19 on shots), 12 assists and 8 rebounds. Well supported by Ben McLemore (20 points) and Jeff Green (15 points), the bearded man allowed his people to make the difference at long distance (21/57 for the Rockets, 2/19 for the Lakers). This is the second rouste in a row cashed by the Lakers, led by a shy Anthony Davis (17 points and 12 rebounds with only 8 shots attempted)…
It’s too easy for Harden ???? pic.twitter.com/1L1U0xb7IQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 7, 2020
– Like the Los Angeles Lakers in the West a few days ago, the Milwaukee Bucks have secured first place in the East. Long led to the score, the franchise of Wisconsin finally overthrew the Miami Heat (130-116). Even without Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic, the Floridians fought well. They even had a 23-point lead in the wake of Duncan Robinson (21 points) and Tyler Herro (21 points). Unfortunately, Bam adebayo (6 points to 2/10 on shots) was not in a great night … And opposite, the Bucks have thus achieved a very solid second period! Khris Middleton (33 points to 9/14 on shots) was impressive. And of course, Milwaukee was able to count on its MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 points, 12 rebounds) particularly dominant in the money-time (10 points in the 4th quarter).
Giannis has it going in the 4th QTR ???? pic.twitter.com/1m7HsFy3ii
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 6, 2020
– Devin Booker vs TJ Warren, one of the duels between two of the hottest guys in the bubble… And it didn’t really happen! The Phoenix Suns pocketed a deserved success against the Indiana Pacers (114-99) but without needing a big Booker (still 20 points and 10 assists). The franchise of Arizona built this victory thanks to big runs (a 21-0 in particular) and especially a real collective strength: Deandre Ayton (23 points, 10 rebounds), Cameron Johnson (14 points, 12 rebounds), Dario Saric (16 points, 8 rebounds) or Cameron Payne (15 points). Opposite, Warren was not having a great night (16 points to 7/20 on shots) against a good defender like Mikal Bridges and Malcolm Brogdon (25 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds) was a little too lonely.
– With this victory, the Suns are therefore the first team to reach a 4-0 record in this bubble at Disney. And this is quite a surprise! Still undefeated, Phoenix remains one of the only two teams in Orlando in this case with the Toronto Raptors (3-0). For the record, Devin Booker thus continues for the first time in his career 4 successes in a row in the NBA! In the race for the Playoffs in the West, the franchise of Arizona, 10th, has only two victories behind the Memphis Grizzlies, 8th. With Damian Lillard’s Portland Trail Blazers, the fight is likely to be fierce …
Devin Booker, “Be Legendary” a mission in the skin
– In a hooked game, the Los Angeles Clippers were more solid in the money-time against the Dallas Mavericks (126-111). Yes Doncic wound made his statistics (29 points, 6 assists) despite a general awkwardness (10/21 on shots and 4 lost balls), Kristaps Porzingis (30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists) has long multiplied to carry his team. Unfortunately for the Mavs, Kawhi Leonard (29 points) and Paul George (24 points) did the job without being in a great night (20/44 on shots together). And above all, the interior Ivica Zubac (21 points to 10/10 on shots and 15 rebounds) was a real factor in the game. In the 4th quarter, the Californians accelerated with the Leonard-George duo, but also Marcus Morris (8 of his 15 points in the money-time), to pocket this success.
– Bogdan Bogdanovic made his magic speak! In an important game in the race for the Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings won their first victory in the bubble against the New Orleans Pelicans (140-125). Very quickly, this match turned into an offensive orgy with a Bogdanovic in record mode: 35 points at 6/9 at long distance. Well supported by De’Aaron Fox (30 points and 10 assists) and Harrison Barnes (22 points), the Serbian therefore allowed his team to take the lead from start to finish. Zion Williamson (24 points at 10/12 on shots) struggled, but was still limited in his minutes (22). And Brandon Ingram (24 points) only held his rank offensively… and was like his team defensively: bad. A precious success for Sacramento.
– Sphere Sphere stands out as one of the intriguing young talents of the NBA. With its size but also its basketball qualities, the interior is making a place for itself in the rotation for the Denver Nuggets. But facing the Portland Trail Blazers, Jusuf Nurkic baptized him for his first poster! It hurts !
THE BOSNIAN BEAST pic.twitter.com/tAMd12eic7
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 7, 2020
– If some still doubted it, Giannis Antetokounmpo really stands out as a « Freak ». Its physical power is no longer to be demonstrated, but it is still a good reminder. On this sequence, the Greek therefore pressed Bam adebayo (116 kg) as if nothing had happened …
Giannis making it look easy ???? pic.twitter.com/BX9hTLqpMa
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 6, 2020
– The desperate attempt of the night? Derrick Jones Jr. Far too short in his attempt to dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat player still tried to go to the end of his action. Even Giannis Antetokounmpo was shocked!
Derrick Jones Jr. tried it ???? pic.twitter.com/D2KnM0TKYs
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 6, 2020
– The actor of the night? Tim Hardaway Jr ! To get the fault against the Los Angeles Clippers, the back of the Dallas Mavericks really did not need to add more. “Violently jostled” by “The imposing” Landry Shamet, the former New York Knicks player still ended up on the bench of his team …
Tim Hardaway Jr. falls into the Mavs bench after making a 3 ???? pic.twitter.com/VaD8cVDO3A
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 6, 2020
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