The matches of the night in the NBA
Milwaukee Bucks 116-119 Brooklyn Nets
Sacramento Kings 110-114 (a.p.) Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers 115-117 Phoenix Suns
Indiana Pacers 120-109 Orlando Magic
Miami Heat 112-106 Boston Celtics
Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 Houston Rockets
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– Devin Booker is an assassin! At the buzzer, the rear thus offered a deserved victory to the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Clippers (117-115). A big successful shot on the heads of Kawhi Leonard of Paul George allowed him to punctuate an exceptional performance: 35 points and 8 assists. Well supported by Ricky Rubio (18 points) and Deandre Ayton (19 points and 7 rebounds), Booker was decisive with 8 points in the money-time.
Disappointing in front, the Clippers were dominated on this part, despite the return of Lou Williams (7 points) and Leonard waking up late (27 points). Very hot at long distance at the start of this bubble, George (23 points but 1/7 at three points) watered this time. With three wins in three games at Disney, Phoenix finds itself more than ever in the race for the Playoffs in the West.
Watching this on repeat forever.@DevinBook CALLED GAME! pic.twitter.com/T9b1YGwASb
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 4, 2020
– And by the way, this young Suns team is really nice to see. The coach Monty Williams managed to create a real state of mind in this group. Nothing says they are going to be able to shake up the hierarchy in the race for the Playoffs, but they are playing it hard and it’s refreshing. Being able to count on a talent like Devin Booker also helps!
THAT FELT GOOD pic.twitter.com/gcXR2GgBlk
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 4, 2020
– Doncic wound is just too strong! The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Sacramento Kings (114-110 AD). The Californian franchise, however, had the game in hand. Thanks in particular to De’Aaron Fox (28 points and 9 assists) and Buddy Loved (21 points). And as since the start of this bubble, the Texans have been disappointing collectively … Even if Kristaps Porzingis (22 points), Tim Hardaway Jr (22 points) and Dorian Finney-Smith (16 points and 16 rebounds) brought, Doncic was mostly exceptional individually to save the Mavs.
Author of his 16th triple-double of the season, the Slovenian compiled 34 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists to win. An XXL copy. And also a new record: youngest player in NBA history with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in one game! By the way, that’s three defeats in three games for Sacramento at Disney …
– And when we say that Luka Doncic is just too strong, Cory joseph do not deny …
Here is Luka’s 16th triple-double ????#MFFL | @ luka7doncic @kporzee pic.twitter.com/7co9XZs6VS
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 4, 2020
– For Carmelo Anthony, this match against the Houston Rockets (110-102) surely had a special flavor. Cut off by the Texas franchise before his long journey through the desert, the winger was instrumental in the victory of the Portland Trail Blazers. In addition to his 15 points, Melo especially scored an award-winning clutch basket in the money-time to ensure this victory. On this part, Damian Lillard (21 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists) was also decisive, being well supported by Jusuf Nurkic (18 points, 19 rebounds) and Gary Trent Jr (16 points). Opposite the duo, James Harden (23 points at 7/17) – Russell Westbrook (15 points at 5/14) was pretty well mastered. In any case, this victory allows the Blazers, 9th, to get seriously closer to the Grizzlies, 8th (1.5 victory difference).
Gary Trent Jr, the real X factor of the Blazers in this bubble?
– A big Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot for a feat! In the early evening, the Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks (119-116)! Already very diminished for this bubble, the players Jacque Vaughn showed up for this match without Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen and Joe Harris. Suffice to say that we expected a walk in the park for Giannis Antetokounmpo and his teammates… And yet! Led by a Luwawu-Cabarrot author of his career record (26 points – he had equaled it at the start of the bubble at 24 points -) and a superb overall performance, Brooklyn managed to prevail in long-range lighting (21/57 shots).
Well, we must recognize that Mike Budenholzer divided the playing time among his players. So despite the return ofEric Bledsoe, his frames have been preserved: Giannis (16 points in 16 minutes and a second period spent on the bench) or Khris Middleton (8 points in 16 minutes). Note that if Luwawu-Cabarrot was the man of this match with two prize-winning baskets (5/7 in total) in the money-time, Garrett Temple (19 points) was invaluable and clutched with a difficult shot to seal the success of his family.
– The Indiana Pacers easily flew over the debates against the Orlando Magic (120-109). From A to Z, the men of Nate McMillan managed this meeting by capitalizing on an excellent first quarter. As always since the start of this bubble, Indiana has been able to count on a TJ Warren (32 points) hot boiling, also with the interesting contributions of Myles Turner (21 points) and Victor Oladipo (13 points). A l’exception de Nikola Vucevic (24 points and 10 rebounds) andAaron Gordon (20 points), the Floridians were not in the right rhythm. We think in particular of Evan Fournier (7 points).
– TJ Warren, it’s still damn maddening at Disney. 53 points, 34 points and 32 points in 3 matches in this bubble. His first period against the Magic was truly incredible with an insolent success: 21 8/8 points on shots with also three assists. In the absence of Domantas Sabonis, injured, and with a rusty Victor Oladipo, the former Phoenix Suns takes on a pretty crazy dimension. Impressive. And one of the very nice surprises of this bubble.
Flashed to 53 points this weekend, TJ Warren remains hot
– Even deprived of Jimmy Butler, at rest due to a painful ankle, the Miami Heat got rid of the Boston Celtics (112-106). Quickly ahead of the score, the Floridians were able to count on a Bam adebayo domineering (21 points and 12 rebounds) to make the difference. Goran Dragic (20 points), Duncan Robinson (21 points) and Kelly Olynyk (15 points) also scored important baskets. Yes Jayson Tatum (23 points) held its rank, Jaylen Brown watered a lot (9/23 on shots) despite his impact (18 points, 10 rebounds).
– The Nets also managed the feat of unpinning Giannis Antetokounmpo ! The Greek Freak, however, is not used to getting annoyed in the face of provocations from his opponents. But this time around, the Bucks winger didn’t appreciate being pushed by Donta Hall. “I’m gonna fuck him up !” (in original version), as much to say that Giannis had recovered!
Giannis and Donta Hall get into a scuffle ???? pic.twitter.com/FHEsFrIf9b
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 4, 2020
– And the Brooklyn players probably had a real target on Giannis! Because a few moments later Justin Anderson simply put the Greek Freak on a poster! Usually, it’s more the other way …
Justin Anderson dunks on Giannis ????
Flexed on ’em too. pic.twitter.com/8OgjssVpPN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 4, 2020
– The dancer of the evening? Faced with dribbling Tyler Herro, the Boston Celtics player Grant Williams came close to the correctional and was thus very close to finding his ass on the floor. The young talent, in addition to breaking ankles, also knows how to be effective with the small step-back to plant an award-winning shot in stride.
???? stepback from Tyler Herro. #WholeNewGame on TNT pic.twitter.com/fedlGclEd5
– NBA (@NBA) August 4, 2020
– Six minutes of magic. For his first game since signing for the Brooklyn Nets, Jamal Crawford regaled when it came into play. 5 points, 3 assists and a real contribution. Then bad luck … A thigh injury that forced him to leave his place. On this occasion, the veteran became the 8th player in history to play 20 seasons in the NBA.
Mal checks in and officially begins his 20th NBA season ????????????@JCrossover | #BrooklynStrong pic.twitter.com/0BUVwX7uug
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 4, 2020
– Definitely, Marcus Smart often gets annoyed in this bubble. Already sanctioned with a fine of $ 15,000 after his remarks on arbitration, he still pushed a rant. Sent off for his 6th foul during the third quarter against the Miami Heat (112-106), the Boston Celtics player was quite upset against the referees …
Marcus Smart got chippy with the refs after fouling out in the 3rd quarter. ???????? pic.twitter.com/H8gm5gcfG9
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) August 5, 2020
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