NBA – Julius Randle and the New York Knicks win against the struggling Boston Celtics

The match: Randle and Brunson inflict another defeat on the Celtics

In the learning phase, the Knicks continue to make progress and achieve interesting results. They beat the Celtics, first in the Eastern Conference, Thursday night after overtime (120-117). A success marked by the performance of Julius Randle, author of 37 points and 9 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson, flashed to 29 points and 7 assists. The two New York leaders guided their teammates to a second victory in a row.

The Knicks notably held on after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter. They only scored 4 small points in the last five minutes, leaving Jayson Tatum (35 points, 14 rebounds) and his partners to snatch overtime. The Celtics even planted the first 5 points in overtime. But Tom Thibodeau’s players didn’t give up and fought back with 6 consecutive points to take the lead. Jaylen Brown missed two game-clinching shots while Randle didn’t crack on the line. This is the third loss in a row for Boston, which nevertheless retains its first place. New York is seventh.

The player: Paul George relishes against Spurs

The Clippers did not shake against the Spurs. They largely imposed themselves (138-100) and Paul George had a field day by slamming 35 points. The winger was very effective converting 14 of his 19 attempts. He also added 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. A performance that suggests that he is in good shape. This is obviously very good news for the Los Angeles team. For once, she is complete.

In addition to 35 PG points, Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 7 rebounds against his former team. The Clippers are on a 4-game winning streak and are now fourth in the West.

The performance: The Nets still beaten despite 40 points from Irving

The absence of Kevin Durant is really starting to be felt in Brooklyn. The Nets lost for the sixth time in eight games without their best player. This time against the Pistons, one of the worst teams in the league (122-130). Kyrie Irving, named in the five major of the next All-Star Game, was however once again productive by registering 40 points. But without succeeding in carrying his team. He scored 30 or more points in the last 5 matches. That’s not enough for the New York franchise, which is now under threat of losing its fourth place in the East.

The injury: Doncic hurts his ankle, Dallas still wins

Halftone evening for the Mavericks, no doubt happy to have beaten the Suns (99-95) but worried after Luka Doncic’s injury. The Slovenian only played 3 minutes before twisting his ankle. It is a sprain and the medical staff will carry out additional examinations this Friday to determine the exact seriousness of the glitch as well as the duration of the unavailability of the man.

Even without their superstar, the Texas players held on, relying on Spencer Dinwiddie’s 36 points to win after a tight game until the final seconds.

All-Star Game: The 5 known majors

The NBA has revealed the names of the two team captains as well as the other holders for the next All-Star Game. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will draw from Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant for the Eastern Conference, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson and Nikola Jokic for the Western Conference.

The French: Nicolas Batum solid

Very good performance from Nicolas Batum, author of 9 points and 4 rebounds against San Antonio. His teammate Moussa Diabaté took advantage of the Clippers’ wide victory to play 7 minutes and score 2 points. 8 minutes of play but no basket for Frank Ntilikina against the Suns.

All scores:

Clippers – Spurs : 138-100
Celtics – Knicks : 117-120
Nets – Pistons : 122-130
Hornets – Bulls : 111-96
Rockets – Cavaliers : 95-113
Suns – Mavericks : 95-99