The Lakers won the shock of the night in the NBA by beating Denver 114-93, while Kelly Oubre Jr. claimed his career record (40 points) in the Golden State victory 147-116 in Dallas.
Poster of the night: Lakers-Nuggets
Third and fourth in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets met Thursday at Staples Center in the most anticipated clash of the night, and it was the Californians who won thanks to an excellent second half. time. The Colorado franchise has indeed led for almost three quarters, but never more than twelve points. But the Lakers woke up at the end of the third quarter to win it 37-17 then unfold in the last by winning it 31-18. The big man of this change of scenario is called LeBron James.
While he had finished the first half with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, he finished the game in triple-double: 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The four-time NBA champion was helped a lot by Dennis Schroder, who finished with 21 points. Opposite, Nikola Jokic had his usual performance in terms of rebounds (10) and assists (6), but had more problems in scoring, with “only” 13 points, 6 of 16 on shots (20pts for Jamal Murray).
MVP of the night: Kelly Oubre Jr
Mocked for his Golden State debut, with a terrible three-point 0 of 17 in his first three games, Kelly Oubre Jr has been doing better for a few weeks now, and he struck a big blow this Thursday in the 147- win. 116 of the Warriors in Dallas.
The former Washington and Phoenix winger and simply broke his career record, scoring 40 points, 14 of 21 on shots, including 7 of 10 with three points! His previous record was almost a year ago, with 39 points against Houston, for the Suns. While the game was close for a half, the Warriors blew up the Mavs (despite a Luka Doncic at 27pts, 6rbds and 6bds) in second, with a 73-40! The Warriors are seventh in the Western Conference and Dallas second to last!
The flop of the night: the Sixers
The leader of the Eastern Conference fell this Thursday! Philadelphia lost 121-102 at home to Portland, fifth in the West, yet deprived of Damian Lillard, in addition to long-time injured CJ McCollum, Zach Collins and Jusuf Nurkic. Again, the first half was tight and the score was also 57-57 at the break, after two similar quarters (28-28 then 29-29).
But the Blazers, worn by Gary Trent Jr (24pts), Carmelo Anthony (22pts) and Enes Kanter (17pts, 18rbds) left their opponents no chance., especially in a third quarter they won 40-19, starting with a 14-0. Despite Joel Embiid’s 37 points, the 76ers (deprived of Ben Simmons) have not found the solution.
Frenchman of the Night: Rudy Gobert
Only two tricolors played last night and Rudy Gobert, without being exceptional, was the best of them. The Utah hub helped the Jazz win 112-91 in Atlanta, scoring 11 points and taking 12 rebounds. The franchise of Salt Lake City, carried by a Jordan Clarkson with 23 points and 7 rebounds, led almost from start to finish in this meeting and retains its place as leader of the Western Conference (17 wins – 5 losses).
NBA / REGULAR SEASON
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Atlanta Hawks – Utah Jazz : 91-112
>>> Stats by Rudy Gobert (UTA): 27 minutes of play, 11 points (5 out of 12 on shots including 0 on 3pts), 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 lost ball
Philadelphia 76ers – Portland Trail Blazers : 102-121
>>> Stats of Vincent Poirier (PHI): 4 minutes of play, 0 point (0 shot), 1 rebound, 1 against
Memphis Grizzlies – Houston Rockets : 103-115
>>> Killian Tillie (MEM) did not play
Los angeles lakers – Denver Nuggets : 114-93
Dallas Mavericks – Golden State Warriors : 116-147
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