Easy for the Bucks and without Antetokounmpo

The title of the favorite for the absolute home advantage was confirmed – even without their leader Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was out, due to a virus that is bothering him, but this did not prevent the “deers” from reaching victory against Orlando Magic with 132-123.

Also, the Bucks struggled with another significant absence, Jrue Holiday. With this win, they improved to 47-18, while the losers dropped to 27-39.

The Stags had a trio of stars in the game, with Brook Lopez leading the way with 26 points and six rebounds. Khris Middleton (24 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists) and Jevon Carter (24 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists) followed closely.

The Sixers dominated Minnesota, beating the Wolves 117-94 without James Harden. The big star was Joel Embiid, who was storming and finished the game with 39 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. For the Wolves, Edwards was “saved” with 32 points.

The Mavericks got a tough win against the Jazz with 120-116, with Irving and Doncic… sharing the role of star. Irving finished the game with 33 points, more than half of which came in the crucial fourth quarter. Doncic, for his part, finished the game with 29 points. and 10 rib. For the Jazz, Markkanen stood out with 33.

In the celebration set up for Pau Gasol, the Lakers prevailed 112-103 over the Grizzlies, who struggled without Morad. Davis was more than decisive in the victory, reaching 30 points with 22 rebounds. For the losers, Jackson finished the game with 25 points and 8 rebounds.

The Thunders got an important victory for entering the play offs, beating the Warriors 137-128. Gilgeous Alexander was the leading scorer for the winners with 33 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists and Giday had a triple double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists. For Golden State, Curry was unstoppable, with 40 points and 7 assists, but it wasn’t enough.

The Nets continue their fight to enter the playoffs, defeating the Rockets 118-96. Bridges was the leading scorer with 30 points and 5 assists, while Green had 25 for the losers.

The Wizards won a difficult 119-117 against the Pistons. Gafford scored the winning basket, while Bill also stood out with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Ivey scored 26 points with 5 rebounds and 12 assists for the losers.

The Hornets stopped the streak of the Knicks winning 112-105. Oubre was one of the stars with 27 points, Rozier followed with 25 and Hayward added 23 with 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Barrett had 27 points for the losers.