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After six consecutive defeats, Atlanta and its Geneva pivot have found their way back to success against the Milwaukee Bucks (120-100).
Clint Capela and the Hawks ended a six-game losing streak.
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At last! Weaned from victory since November 2, the Hawks ended a series of six straight losses on the night of Sunday to Monday at home against the Bucks (120-100). Carried by a Trae Young in a state of grace (42 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists), Atlanta made the difference in the first period (58-44) against a defending champion diminished (Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez absent). Facing Milwaukee, who could again count on Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 points, 6 assists), who was hanging out ankle pain Clint Capela achieved a double-double thanks to his 12 points and 13 rebounds. The 27-year-old Genevan has lined up 31’41.
Golden State failed to score an 8th straight win at Charlotte. This second loss of the season (106-102) was the result of a fourth quarter where the Hornets defense muzzled the Warriors’ attack (27% success). As a symbol, Stephen Curry only put one basket on eight attempts (in the end 24 points, 7/22 on shots, 10 assists), while Andrew Wiggins, yet in verve (28 points, 12/19) did not know how to weigh in the money-time.
Charlotte can thank Terry Rozier, ghostly in the first period and then sparkling with 20 points scored, taking over from Miles Bridges (22 points, 8 rebounds) and LaMelo Ball (21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 passes). With this 3rd win in a row, the Hornets (8-7) are 8th in the East. The Warriors (11-2) remain leaders in the West, followed by the Suns (9-4) who swept the Rockets (115-89), relying on Devin Booker (26 points) and JaVale McGee (19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 counters).
Applied, solid and still as well balanced, the finalist team of the last season shows that it remains impervious to the shocks born of the allegations of racism and sexism, aimed at its owner. Just behind tip Denver (9-4) who crushed Portland (124-95), the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic displaying the talent we know him (28 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds).
In Los Angeles, 48 hours after the humiliating defeat conceded against Minnesota at Staples Center, the Lakers recovered against San Antonio (114-106) to remain 7th (8-6).
Brooklyn and Chicago win out
In the absence of LeBron James for the sixth consecutive game (abs), Anthony Davis (34 points, 14/24 on shots, 15 rebounds) guided the Californians. “I wanted to dominate the game and move the team forward. This is the type of effort that each of us, bench players, star players, shadow players must make, ”he called.
Russell Westbrook was as usual multi-card (14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 lost balls) and Talen Horton-Tucker, recovered from a broken thumb, started his season well (17 points).
Much higher, Brooklyn consolidated the 2nd place by walking on Oklahoma City (120-87), where Kevin Durant, who played eight seasons for the Thunder, was still dominant (33 points, 8 rebounds), despite a shoulder painful right. At his side, Patty Mills feasted behind the arc by beating his personal best (9/12, 29 points), and James Harden controlled (16 points, 13 assists).
The Nets are ahead of Chicago (3rd), winner with the Clippers (100-90), carried by DeMar DeRozan (33 points, 11/15, 8 rebounds) and Zach LaVine (29 points, 7 rebounds). LA side, Paul George (27 points, 11 rebounds) was not enough.
NBA. Sunday’s results: Los Angeles Lakers – San Antonio Spurs 114-106, Charlotte Hornets – Golden State Warriors 106-102, Houston Rockets – Phoenix Suns 89-115, Oklahoma Thunder – Brooklyn Nets 96-120, Denver Nuggets – Portland Trail Blazers 124-95, Los Angeles Clippers – Chicago Bulls 90-100, Atlanta Hawks – Milwaukee Bucks 120-100.
(AFP / Sport-Center)
