The game between the Utah Jazz and the Sacramento Kings could have gone to oblivion of the NBA regular season as soon as its end (an easy victory for the Jazz, 123-105) known. After all, there was not the slightest surprise in this end result nor the performance of the Jazz stars. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points while Rudy Gobert signed a new very solid double double in the line of his start of the season (21 points, 14 rebounds, 1 against).
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But a fan decided to make the end of the meeting memorable. Seated in the first row, he had obviously abused food and drink. And less than ten minutes from the end of the match, during a time out, he was seized with uncontrollable vomiting which soiled the floor and forced the referees to stop the match. The stop lasted a good ten minutes, the time to clean the ground perfectly and to escort this supporter towards the exit.
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“It’s the team we want to be because it’s difficult to defend and fun to play like that”
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“It was a strange situation, whispered Quin Snyder, the Utah coach. We were in a strong moment (12-2 before interruption) and we managed to keep our focus despite that. “ While Utah continues a third victory (and the 5th in eight trips), Gobert appreciated: “We play differently as a team. We are ready to circulate the ball better and when that happens, I have the opportunity to have more offensive rebounds (7 of his 14 catches on Saturday evening). It’s the team we want to be because it’s hard to defend and fun to play like that. “
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At home, the Minnesota Timberwolves are also having fun by destroying the Memphis Grizzlies (138-95). They even had a lead of up to 45 points during the game. Things quickly settled with a first quarter at 40-23 in favor of the “Wolves” thanks to an untenable Anthony Edwards, author of 17 points in this period alone thanks to a five of five at three points and a huge dunk .
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D’Angelo Russell (28 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21) got in tune with their young teammate for a walk in the face of Grizzlies lacking bite like Ja Morant (only 11 points, equaling his lowest score of the season). Note that the Frenchie, Killian Tillie played seven minutes and scored three points for Memphis. For the first time this season, Minnesota has won three straight games.
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Three in a row is also the theme for the reigning champions. After the Lakers and Oklahoma City, the Milwaukee Bucks have taken over the Orlando Magic (117-108). Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 32 points and 20 rebounds. The double MVP of the league was able to count on the support of Bobby Portis author of his best game of the season with 24 points and 15 rebounds. This allows Milwaukee to surpass 50% wins (9 wins-8 losses) for the first time since October 27 (at 3 v-2 at the time) and come back within range of fifth place.
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