“Thriller” for 2nd place in the East: Bucks lost to Thunder, Knicks beat Nets

Strong “game” for second place in its eastern region NBA! The Bucks were defeated by 125-107 in the early morning at the home of the Thunder, while at the same time the Knicks prevailed 111-107 of the Nets at Madison Square Garden.

The “deers”, without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, they couldn’t resist Oklahomawhich is fighting for first place in the West, along with the Timberwolves (won at Atlanta) and Nuggets (lost at Spurs).

First scorer for the hosts o Cy Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 9 rebounds, and Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points for the Thunder, who count four-game winning streak. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each had 18 points for Milwaukee, which will play against the Magic in Orlando on Monday morning.

The Knicksfor their part, managed to get Jaylen Brasson to do double-double with 30 points and 11 assists secured home field advantage in the playoffs, OJ Anunoby had 15 points in the third period, Hart added 16 points and Mitchell Robison had 15 for New York, who host the Bulls.

NBA results in detail

Sixers-Magic 125-113



Wizards-Bulls 127-129



Celtics-Hornets 131-98



Cavaliers-Pacers 129-120



Knicks-Nets 111-107



Heat-Raptors 125-103



Grizzlies-Lakers 120-123



Timberwolves-Hawks 109-106



Thunder-Bucks 125-107



Spurs-Nuggets 121-120



Mavericks-Pistons 89-107



Warriors-Pelicans Ongoing

Blazers-Rockets Ongoing

Clippers-Jazz Ongoing

Kings-Sans Ongoing