Basketball, Nba: Curry makes 40 and overturns Cleveland, Miami overtakes Washington

It’s Curry-show at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena where the Golden State Warriors (13-2) beat the Cavs (9-8) 104-98 and continue their dominance at the head of the Western Conference. The two-time MVP who, after the hip problem remedied against Brooklyn seemed not to have to take the field, is there and is an alien: 40 points of which 20 in the last decisive quarter. Cleveland, without four starters (Jarrett Allen, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Evan Mobley) and at the third stop in a row, holds up three quarters of the race reaching the third siren ahead even 81-68, then surrenders to Curry’s overwhelming power. He is the one to score the first 9 points in the last period, starting the break of 17-0 that overturns the fate of the match and gives the victory to the Warriors.

Butler stende Washington, Miami al comando

In the East, second knockout in 24 hours for Washigton (10-5) who loses the lead in favor of Miami (11-5). The Heat, without Tyler Herro, beat the team from the capital 112-97 thus engaging the Brooklyn Nets in the lead. Devastating Jimmy Buter, author of 32 points, but also decisive the contribution of the returning Adebayo, protagonist with 20 points and 9 rebounds. This time Beal turns, and also well, scores 30 points, but does not find the support of Kuzma (19) and the rest of the team. Sunday is replicated, this flies to Washington and the Wizards will seek redemption.

Colpo Phila a Denver, ok Utah, male i Clippers

Outside shot of the Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) who, despite having the infirmary full, manages to break Denver 103-89 thanks to the Maxey-Curry duo: 22 points for the first, 20 for the second. The Nuggets (9-6) pay the ugly 36% from the field and a Jokic limited to the minimum indispensable in the second half. The Serbian is still the best of his with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Instead, the Clippers (9-6) fall away and surrender in Memphis (8-7) 120-108. The Grizzlies shoot 54% from the field against one of the league’s best defenses and Morant scores 28 points. Utah claims the home factor and beats Toronto 119-103. The Jazz (10-5), in addition to the usual Mitchell (20 points), can count on a Rudy Gay, on their seasonal debut, with applause: 20 points in 18 ‘with an excellent 5/6 from 3. On the other hand they struggle the Raptors (7-9), betrayed by a Siakam too bad to be true (2/14 from the field). Closes the success of Minnesota (6-9) against the disappointing San Antonio Spurs (4-11). Wolves win 115-90 with Towns’ 25 points and Russell’s 22 points.

The results

Cleveland Cavaliers – Golden State Warriors 89-104, Miami Heat – Washington Wizards 112-97, Memphis Grizzlies – Los Angeles Clippers 120-108, Minnesota Timberwolves – San Antonio Spurs 115-90, Denver Nuggets – Philadelphia 76ers 89-103, Utah Jazz – Toronto Raptors 119-103.