We are at the first weekend for the NBA: on the United States parquet floors we are starting to take the measures for what is the first real regular season played in the same terms since the 2018-2019 vintage. Eight matches on the pitch tonight, and let’s see how more than the stars have often been important players, but not so commonly celebrated.
First victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2), who defeated him by 101-95 Atlanta Hawks (1-1) taking advantage of a great third quarter and six men in double figures. Very good Ricky Rubio (23 points), doubles doubles for Jarrett Allen (11 and 14 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (17 and 11); on the other hand, the 24 of Trae Young are not enough. Need an overtime to Indiana Pacers (1-2) to beat i Miami Heat (1-1): in 102-91 there are both Tyler Herro’s extra triple (30 points, insufficient for the Heat) as well as a great Chris Duarte. 19 points for the rookie, who helps Malcolm Brogdon (18 and 14 rebounds) and Domantas Sabonis (17 and 12) in a fundamental way.
Luka Doncic touches the triple double in giving the first success to Dallas Mavericks (1-1) against i Toronto Raptors (1-2): in 103-95 he scores 27 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists, but the whole quintet of his team also goes into double figures, with Tim Hardaway Jr. at 25 and Kristaps Porzingis at 18 with 10 rebounds . On the other hand 23 points of OG Anunoby and 20 by Fred VanVleet. The Chicago Bulls (3-0) defeat the i Detroit Pistons (0-2) for 97-82 in a challenge that in ancient times had enormous charm. 21 points for DeMar DeRozan, 15 with 19 rebounds for Nikola Vucevic; on the other side Saddiq Bey, with 20 and 16, is alone on the island.
I Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) do not grant discounts in one of the most interesting matches of the night: i San antonio spurs (1-2), after a fierce resistance, they are forced to yield 111-121. Great protagonist is Khris Middleton with his 28 points, well helped by 21 with 8 rebounds and 8 assists by Giannis Antetokounmpo and by a total of six men in double figures. In the same way, in the latter sense, the Spurs do, but the 25’s are not enough Doug McDermott ei 20 di Keldon Johnson. NS Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) regulate i New Orleans Pelicans (0-3), without Zion Williamson, for 96-89. Karl-Anthony Towns makes his own with 25 points, for useless guests the 30’s Brandon Ingram and the doubles of Jonas Valanciunas (20 and 17) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (14 and 14).
Portland Trail Blazers (1-1) overwhelming against i Phoenix Suns (1-2): 134-105, a peremptory result with CJ McCollum starring with 28 points, helped by 19 with 8 assists by Damian Lillard and by 42% by three (21/50). At Suns 21’s Devin Booker and 14 by Myles Bridges and Elfrid Payton. Instead, i Los Angeles Clippers (0-2), which must also yield to the Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) for 114-120. Proof of Ja Morant (28 points, 8 assists) is worth a lot, as well as that of De’Anthony Melton (22) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (21), while on the Los Angeles front a masterful is not enough Paul George from 41 and 10 rebounds to avoid a defeat matured in the third period.
THE RESULTS OF THE NBA NIGHT
Cleveland Cavaliers-Atlanta Hawks 101-95
Indiana Pacers-Miami Heat 102-91 dts
Toronto Raptors-Dallas Mavericks 95-103
Chicago Bulls-Detroit Pistons 97-82
Minnesota Timberwolvs-New Orleans Pelicans 96-89
San Antonio Spurs-Milwaukee Bucks 111-121
Portland Trail Blazers-Phoenix Suns 134-105
Los Angeles Clippers-Memphis Grizzlies 114-120
Photo: LaPresse
