LeBron James could not prevent the new loss of the Lakers. The third in a row, indisputable on the floor of Boston (130-108). After eight games without playing, due to an abdominal injury, he rather treated his return with 23 points (10/16 on shots, 6 rebounds).
Play through the contact ?? pic.twitter.com/sxgVDMk1uf
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 20, 2021
But he could not weigh on the match, largely dominated in the second half by the Celtics in verve, like Jayson Tatum (37 points, 11 rebounds), and always ultra-motivated when it comes to compete against the hated rival, with whom they share the record for the number of league titles (17 each).
This sport is basketball.pic.twitter.com/32bSMNUxy7
– TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) November 20, 2021
The first quarter was however to the advantage of the franchise of Los Angeles (38-30), in the wake of Anthony Davis (31 points, 6 rebounds). But she could not keep up, for lack of collective binder, like Russell Westbrook (12 points to 5/13, 6 assists). ” We gotta play better no matter who’s in the rotation “, Called” LBJ “, while his team finds itself 9th in the West.
Opposite, Marcus Smart (22 points), Dennis Schroder (21 points) or Al Horford (18 points) illustrated the collective commitment of Boston, which has the same record (8-8) as Milwaukee, 10th.
Bucks scare each other
The Bucks, defending champions, were scared by letting Oklahoma City come back to two lengths in the money-time, after being twenty behind, before giving a last boost to win (96-89 ), thanks in particular to Giannis Antetokounmpo (21 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks), author of an important basket with 28 seconds of the term.
Giannis always finds a way.
21 PTS | 19 REB | 7 AST | 4 BLK | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/WMFrv5OxPD
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 20, 2021
Brooklyn narrowly
Another contender for the title, Brooklyn took control of the Eastern Conference by beating Orlando (115-113) with difficulty, in the absence of Kevin Durant (shoulder), and despite a catastrophic start that saw him score 19 points from late in the 2nd quarter.
James Harden (36 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks) was the strong man of the Nets (12-5), who are ahead in the standings Miami and Chicago (11-5).
?? | The Beard lookin’ sharp vs. the Magic pic.twitter.com/JsYSyHmxab
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 20, 2021
Bulls win in Denver
Because the Bulls, on a road trip, won a third success in five games in Denver (114-108), carried by Zach LaVine (36 points, 14/24 on shots), decisive in the money-time with four baskets behind the arc and well supported by DeMar DeRozan (26 points, 6 rebounds).
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD pic.twitter.com/euZij6n94K
— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) November 20, 2021
The Nuggets, who had to do without their MVP Nikola Jokic (wrist), lacked offensive spring despite the efforts of Aaron Gordon (28 pts, 9 rebounds). They remain fifth in the West, where Golden State prances in the lead, with a 14th victory (2 losses) gleaned with forceps in Detroit (105-102).
Golden State goes on without Curry
Without Stephen Curry (hip), Draymond Green (thigh) and Andre Iguodala (knee), the Warriors were able to rely on Jordan Poole (32 points), Andrew Wiggins (27 points), an oiled collective mechanics and defensive combativeness, which were enough to contain, in the last quarter, the rise in the score of the Pistons in which the French Killian Hayes remained discreet (3 points, 4 rebounds).
THAT’S COLD JP
?? @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/B4TSDNB9Si
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 20, 2021
A little later, Phoenix chained an 11th consecutive success at the expense of Dallas (112-104), finishing with a bang the last quarter (33-20) to consolidate his second place.
Devin Booker is a mood. pic.twitter.com/wRDH8KxuvN
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 20, 2021
The Suns collective shone again, with six players between 10 and 19 points, including Chris Paul, author of 18 units to which he added 14 assists. Mavs side (4th), deprived for the second consecutive game of Luka Doncic (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (23 points, 12 rebounds) was too lonely.
The results of the night
Charlotte Hornets 121-118 Indiana Pacers
Detroit Pistons102-105 Golden State Warriors
Boston Celtics 130-108 Los Angeles Lakers
Brooklyn Nets 115-113 Orlando Magic
Milwaukee Bucks 96-89 Oklahoma City Thunder
New Orleans Pelicans 94-81 Los Angeles Clippers
Denver Nuggets 108-114 Chicago Bulls
Phoenix Suns 112-104 Dallas Mavericks
Sacramento Kings 89-108 Toronto Raptors
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