Stephen Curry is running hot in Atlanta, but even 60 points aren’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. Instead, Dejounte Murray catches fire late for the Hawks. The Los Angeles Lakers end the New York Knicks’ winning streak, with LeBron James giving the right answer to the rumors surrounding him at Madison Square Garden.
Donovan Mitchell excels for the Cavs, but flies early after a scramble.
Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) – Brooklyn Nets (20-28) 121:136 (BOXSCORE)
- The Sixers continue to slide in standings without Joel Embiid. Philadelphia is now only in fifth place in the East, and defeats against the mediocre Nets don’t help. However, alongside Embiid, Tobias Harris was once again missing (ill), so only one real scorer remained in Tyrese Maxey. After his 51 points in Utah, the guard didn’t have a great day this time, instead he had 23 points with 23 shots.
- Brooklyn won against the Sixers for the first time since March 2022 (previously nine defeats including the playoffs) and shot the lights out with 20/51 from downtown. Cam Thomas scored 40 points (14/26 FG, 5/11 3P), and Mikal Bridges (23, 7/16) also converted five three-pointers. Lonnie Walker IV contributed 20 points off the bench. Ben Simmons (9 rebounds, 5 assists) went without a shot or a point in 14 minutes.
- Brookyn quickly broke away in the first quarter and steadily increased the lead, at times the difference was 30 points. In addition to Maxey, only Kelly Oubre Jr. (16) of the Sixers starters scored in double figures, but the guard hit almost nothing from the field (3/14 FG).
Atlanta Hawks (22-27) – Golden State Warriors (21-25) 141:134 OT (BOXSCORE)
- Stephen Curry’s 60 points weren’t enough for the Warriors in Atlanta, with the chef narrowly missing his career-high of 62 points. Curry shot 22/38 from the field, netted ten of his 23 three-pointers and yet the Dubs left the field as losers in a thrilling final phase. With 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Curry, who scored 22 points in the period, had put the guests ahead at +2, but Dejounte Murray had the answer and sent the game into overtime with a tough jumper.
- Previously, there was little going on with the guard (up to then 5/19 FG), But the 27-year-old caught fire with the late equalizer. Murray (19, 9/24) scored the last seven points of the Hawks’ 11-0 start in overtime, all attempts were heavy jumpers with a hand in the face. Curry responded again with two three-pointers, but a floater from Trae Young (35, 12/21, 6 assists) eliminated the last doubts.
- Jonathan Kuminga’s streak of 20-point games was broken as he fouled out with 16 points at the end of the fourth quarter. The forward was replaced by Lester Quinones (17, 6/11), but he played a good game and hit a throw from the center line. Rookie Brandin Podziemksi (15, 11 rebounds) posted another double-double coming off the bench. On the other hand, this also applied to backup big Onyeka Okongwu (22, 16 boards), and Jalen Johnson (21, 9/20, 13 rebounds, 8 assists) scratched out a triple-double.
Chicago Bulls (23-27) – Sacramento Kings (29-19) 115:123 (BOXSCORE)
- For a long time it was a one-sided affair in Chicago because De’Aaron Fox (41, 13/24) and Domantas Sabonis (13, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) tore the Bulls apart and led by 30 points at times, but in the end they still had to do it again be shaken. With one minute left, DeMar DeRozan reduced the deficit to -3 and the Bulls sniffed the comeback.
- Afterwards, Chicago even forced a failed attempt by Malik Monk (22, 7/15), but Chicago couldn’t get their hands on the rebound, instead Fox drew a foul on Alex Caruso and gave the Kings some breathing room. As a result, the Kings brought the game home after keeping the Bulls at bay with a three-pointer and a drive.
- Coby White (26, 10/18) was the best scorer for the Bulls, with DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic each having 24 points. Chicago only hit 11/34 from outside, the Kings did much better thanks to Fox (5/11 3P) and Trey Lyles (16, 5/7 3P).
San Antonio Spurs (10-40) – Cleveland Cavaliers (31-16) 101:117 (BOXSCORE)
- The Cavs have only lost one game in the new year (in Milwaukee) and Cleveland didn’t miss a beat in San Antonio either. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs to another win with 31 points (12/20 FG), 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but called it a day with a minute left after he clashed with Spurs big Zach Collins. who elbowed the All-Star in the face while blocking.
- But the matter was already decided by then, as the Spurs had no chance at all in the minutes without Victor Wembanyma (19, 5/16, 14 rebounds, +10 in 27 minutes). Jarrett Allen (26, 12/18, 16 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (28, 11/15, 10 boards) made it extremely difficult for Wemby, who couldn’t finish well at the ring this time.
- Devin Vassell (22, 7/16) was the hosts’ top scorer, Keldon Johnson contributed 17 points from the bench. Otherwise, only Caris LeVert (10, 6 assists) scored in double figures for Cleveland.
Dallas Mavericks (26-22) – Milwaukee Bucks (32-16) 117:129 (MATCH REPORT)
New York Knicks (32-18) – Los Angeles Lakers (26-25) 105:113 (BOXSCORE)
- And now, after nine wins in a row, it has hit the Knicks again, who ran out of steam in the fourth quarter. Without Julius Randle (shoulder), OG Anunoby (elbow) and the long-term injured Mitchell Robinson, the hosts remained without a single point for almost seven minutes in the fourth quarter. The Lakers managed at least 11 in this phase and thus pulled away decisively.
- Three-pointers from Taurean Prince (16, 6/10) and Austin Reaves (22, 6/13, 7 assists) and a fadeaway jumper from LeBron James made it 106:95 two minutes before the end, after which Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis made no effort from the free throw line and converted a total of eight attempts so that the Knicks were no longer within reach. James played 40 minutes and had 24 points (10/19), 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Davis contributed 12 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks.
- In total, six guest players scored in double figures in this close game (no double-digit lead!). Jalen Brunson (36, 15/31, 10 assists) only missed a good three minutes for the Knicks, but 41 percent from the field was not enough despite a whopping 18 offensive rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein (6, 2/9, 15 rebounds, 5 fouls) had a difficult time, Donte DiVincenzo (26, 6/16 3P) was responsible for 60 percent of the Knicks’ three-pointers.
2024-02-04 05:59:00
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