KD and Harden still have fun, the Lakers crack

The results of the night in the NBA

Magic @ Knicks : 84-91
Timberwolves @ Hawks : 97-108
Spurs @ Trail Blazers : 125-104
Suns @ Grizzlies : 104-108
Bucks @ Nets : 123-125
Rockets @ Bulls : 120-125
Pistons @ Heat : 107-113
Warriors @ Lakers : 115-113

KD et Harden matent les Bucks

– We were wondering if this game between Brooklyn and Milwaukee would live up to the expectations of the start of the season. Answer: we would take a series in 6 or 7 matches between these two in full! There was intensity and level on the floor of the Barclays Center, for the second game of James Harden under its new colors, but also a little dramaturgy at the end.

The two teams were neck and neck when James Harden picked up his own rebound 40 seconds from time after a missed 3-point shot. Rather than forcing, the bearded man served Kevin Durant, which sent the Nets in the lead by two points. “KD”, who finished the start with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, could have blamed himself after an unfortunate loss of the ball on Brooklyn’s last possession, but Khris Middleton missed the 3-point winning shot on the buzzer.

– Harden still showed good dispositions and a real desire to combine with KD, which did not prevent him from blackening the stat sheet: 34 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds at 13/25. Kyrie Irving Should be back for the next game and we can’t wait to see how it all comes together … In any case, James is doing a lot, much better and even slaps the buttocks of the refs, that’s to say!

Super comeback of the Warriors to hit LeBron and his Lakers

– The Lakers’ winning streak (5) ended tonight. It is necessary to salute the combativeness of the Warriors, who tore themselves to erase 14 points behind in the 4th quarter, but also to point out that the reigning champions have shown a guilty relaxation.

LeBron James probably thought he had discouraged the Warriors after his 3-point basket to move to 97-83 at the start of the 4th quarter, but Stephen Curry (26 pts), Kelly Oubre (23 pts, author of the equalizer basket) and Draymond Green, whose drive put the Dubs in the lead, orchestrated the comeback of Golden State.

– LeBron had the opportunity to hit the 3-point buzzer, but missed his shot.

– nice yield ofEric Paschall with 19 pts at 8/11 in just 18 minutes.

– Stephen Curry arguably signed the most valuable shoot of the match, around the last minute of play, with the swag we know him.

Ja Morant, it’s very clutch

– The Grizzlies did nicely round their backs in the NBA in the absence of Ja Morant. Now they are ready to take it up a notch. For the second game of its star point guard, Memphis signed a fifth straight victory by dominating Phoenix at home.

– In addition to his 17 points and 10 assists, Morant was really decisive in the money time. One minute from the end, it was first he who offered an assist to Grayson Allen at 3 points, to give the Grizz a 3-point lead. Thirty seconds later, Morant himself drove to score. Then, to fold the case, the former Murray State caused an offensive foul from Chris Paul in the dying moments. It’s strong and it’s worth more than a 40-point card in the NBA.

Ja Morant, a good clutch finish to dominate Chris Paul

Good first for Oladipo despite the defeat

Victor Oladipo did not disappoint for his premiere with Houston. The Rockets lost in the finish against Chicago, notably because of a 3-point basket from Lauri Markkanen in the last minute of play, but the Texans and their new recruit showed good things.

– “Dipo” finished with 32 points and 9 assists, his two best totals of the season, to support the always impeccable Christian Wood (30 pts) in the absence of John Wall.

– Proof that the Bulls are in a dynamic of confidence? This shoot at the buzzer of the 1st quarter of Ryan Archdeacon.

Miami, porridge while waiting for better

– The Miami Heat’s start to the season is naughty and sluggish. But sometimes, you have to know how to take your troubles patiently and accept victories without brilliance. Led by 19 points against Detroit, Erik Spoelstra’s men turned the situation around to end their three-game losing streak. No one is going to boast about South Beach, where physical glitches and the Covid have taken their toll.

– We can’t blame Bam adebayo not to act as an All-Star. The inside of the Heat finished top scorer (28 pts), best rebounder (11 catches) and best passer (5 assists) of his team this night. He also placed LE against of the match at the best time.

– Note, the good match of Kendrick Nunn with 18 pts, 5 rbds, 3 pds, 1 blk and 2 stls.

– After a pretty horrible start, here are the Raptors on a more interesting dynamic. Toronto won its third straight game dominating Dallas on the night. We were treated to vintage Kyle Lowry (23 pts, 9 rbds, 7 pds), supported by Chris Boucher (21 pts), but also, and almost above all, by OG Anunoby (13 pts, 11 rbds) spent a bad quarter of an hour at Luka Doncic. The Slovenian, who remained on a monstrous triple-double, could only compile 15 points and 9 assists in 35 minutes, which is very good for ordinary people, but not necessarily for a league superstar.

The Spurs continue the seduction operation

– After two average but undecided matches, the Blazers and Spurs offered us a good meeting … decided at the start of the fourth quarter. Because the Texans were able to accelerate at the right time to defeat their opponents in the evening for good. A victory which confirms the very interesting start to the season for the men of Gregg Popovich.

LaMarcus Aldridge (22 pts) feasted on the porous defense ofOne’s Edges. Without ever varying its game, the All-Star interior has chained the baskets halfway on pick-and-pop with the excellent Dejounte Murray (11 pds) and DeMar DeRozan with the baguette (20 pts, 11 pds). But the difference also came from the sidelines, where Patty Mills marked and Rudy Gay added some.

– Patty Mills made San Antonio Spurs history a little more tonight, passing Manu Ginobili and becoming the most successful three-pointer substitute in franchise history.

Damian Lillard was deprived of CJ McCollum, his usual backcourt companion. He scored 35 points under pressure from the Spurs defense at times. Holder in the absence of McCollum, Rodney Hood assumed by scoring 21 points.

CQFR: Zion rolls over the Kings, Doncic, Jokic and Fox hit for nothing

The Knicks once again serious

– Second victory in a row for the New York Knicks in the NBA. The men of Manhattan beat the Orlando Magic at the opening of this Martin Luther King Day, in a match marked by the awkwardness of the two formations: 33% success for the Magic and 35% for the Knicks. But hey, at least, in their misfortune, the two teams at least offered us a tight and disputed money time.

– Nice service from RJ Barrett, author of 22 points and 10 rebounds, as well as Julius Randle, flashed at 21 points and 17 takes. The two Knicks stars also each scored a decisive basket in the last minute of the game.

– The rookie connection worked well at the Knicks again

– Opposite, we saw Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic scramble as much as possible to try to get the Floridians back into the game despite the absence of several executives (Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac, Evan Fournier). Led throughout the game, they came back in the fourth quarter and even briefly passed in front without keeping the lead. Gordon came close to the triple-double (18 pts, 17 rebounds, 9 wt) but losing important balls and missing his last two attempts behind the arc.

– And yet James Ennis gave everything …

The Hawks provide the essentials against the Wolves

– Without necessarily shining, the Hawks managed to get rid of the Wolves after being in front for most of the meeting. Minnesota closed the gap at the end. But beyond that, still a good game for the youngster De’Andre Hunter. The fourth pick in the 2019 draft compiled 25 points and 3 steals. Big double-double of Clint Chapel also (23 pts, 15 rebounds).

D’Angelo Russell tried everything in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns. Best scorer of the match with 31 points. But as often, it was not enough for the Wolves.

John Collins is a bit of a strange player, probably stuck between two positions, but what a mess. And when it takes off, it’s amazing. Without forgetting the magnificent pass of Kevin Huerter.

BONUS, the flop of the day:

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