Decent MVP appearance by Nikola Jokic against the New Orleans Pelicans. Bojan Bogdanovic appeared “hot” from the periphery and led the Jazz to victory. Unique Laurie Markanen took over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Denver Nuggets – New Orleans Pelicans: 138-130
“Sticks” were found by the Denver Nuggets against the New Orleans Pelicans with Nikola Jokic to lift the whole load on his back and give the victory to his team with 138-130 in overtime. The Serbian superstar disbanded the statistical service… with 46 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. From the guests, Brandon Ingram led with 38 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder – Utah Jazz: 103-116
The Utah Jazz remain close to the select four of the western region and on this road they were kept Bogdan Bogdanovic, who with a “spirit level” and 11/18 three points, scored 35 points. On the opposite bank, Sei Gilgius Alexander scored 33 points and shared 8 final passes, with the light board showing 116-103 in favor of the Jazz.
Cleveland Cavaliers – Toronto Raptors: 104-96
Closed game for both teams, with the Cleveland Cavaliers finally taking the pink card with 104-96. The Raptors fought to the end for the positive result with the main exponent of the attacks being Pascal Siakam which stopped at 24m but the obstacle stood Laurie Markanen. The Finn recorded a double-double (22 points – 12 rebounds) and determined the outcome of the match.
Los Angeles Clippers – New York Knicks: 93-116
The Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks developed into a deficit match, as they both counted 12 absences. The guests with the most valuable player, Ar Jay Barrett, with 24 points and 9 assists, easily passed Los Angeles with 116-93.
Washington Wizards – Indiana Pacers: 133-123
The Washington Wizards took a valuable victory against the Indiana Pacers with 133-123 on their way to the play-offs. The face of the match for the hosts was Christaps Porzingis who scored 25 points.
Houston Rockets – Memphis Grizzlies: 123-112
The match between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies was a surprise, as the “rockets” prevailed with 123-112. Kevin Porter secured the two-time champions (1994-1995) with 29 points. Ja Morand did not move to the standard levels and remained at 22 points.
Detailed results in the NBA
Celtics-Nets 126-120
Bucks-Suns 132-122
Wizards-Pacers 133-123
Cavaliers-Raptors 104-96
Nuggets-Pelicans 138-130
Clippers-Knicks 93-116
Thunder-Jazz 103-116
Rockets-Grizzlies 123-112
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