A defeat that could cost them down the road was experienced by the Lakers. They lost 112-108 to the Knicks at the Staples Center and found themselves out of the play-in positions again, eleventh in the West. Julius Randle and ARJ Barrett with 33 and 30 points, respectively, stood out for the New Yorkers, who firmly hold their place in the playoffs. DiAngelo Russell had 33 points on 6/11 3-point shooting and eight assists, with Anthony Davis adding 17 points and 16 rebounds for the hosts, who were again without the injured LeBron James.
The Nets they did the surprise edging out Denver 122-120 and with 39-29 they remain fifth in the East. Michael Bridges with 25 and Nick Claxton with 20 points stood out from Brooklyn, while the new impressive triple-double of Nikola Jokic with 35 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists was not enough for the Nuggets.
The Sixers with 34 points from Joel Embiid, they didn’t have much trouble against the Wizards winning 112-93 and with 45-22 they are third in the East.
NBA results in detail
Nuggets-Nets 120-122
Hornets-Cavaliers 108-114
Sixers-Wizards 112-93
Pelicans-Blazers 127-110
Spurs-Thunder 90-102
Lakers-Knicks 108-112
Source: Sport Fm
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