The Grizzlies also lose Morant (knee). Bulls win in Orlando
The Grizzlies, who are knocked out against Danilo Gallinari’s Hawks, have to deal with Ja Morant’s injury which won’t let Memphis fans sleep peacefully. Phoenix continues its march and earns its 15th consecutive victory at Madison Square Garden as the Bulls move to Orlando.
Memphis-Grizzlies-Atlanta Hawks 100-132
Bad news for the Grizzlies (9-10) who immediately lose their star Ja Morant and are paved by the Hawks (11-9). Morant comes out in the first quarter with a left knee problem that forces Memphis fans to hold their breath. Only the instrumental tests, scheduled for Saturday, will be able to shed light on the extent of the injury of a player who had started the season really well. Danilo Gallinari signs nine points in 21 ′, Capela, on the other hand, makes the big voice under the basket and closes with 23 points and 17 rebounds. 31 points and 10 assists however for Young.
Memphis :Konchar 17 (4/5, 3/3), Jackson Jr. 14, Brooks 12. Rebonds: Konchar, Clarke, Jackson Jr., Brooks 5.
Atlanta :GALLINARI 9 (1/3, 2/3, 1/1 tl), with 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 recovery in 21 ′. Young 31 (9/12, 3/4, 4/5 tl), Capela 23, Collins 21. Rebounds: Capela 17. Assist: Young 10.
Orlando Magic-Chicago Bulls 88-123
The special night of Vucevic, who returns to Orlando as an opponent after nine seasons with the Magic jersey (4-16), soon turns into a one-sided match. Orlando immediately loses contact with the visiting team and is dominated from afar. The Bulls (13-7) run away early in this second, scoring the first 16 points of the fraction and never look back. Vucevic closes with 16 points and eight rebounds, 23 points for DeRozan and 21 for LaVine.
Orlando : Carter Jr. 26 (6/9, 2/6, 8/10 tl), Wagner 15, Suggs 14. Rebounds: Carter Jr. 10. Assists: Wagner, Harris 4.
Chicago:DeRozan 23 (4/13, 3/3, 6/6 tl), LaVine 21, White 20. Rebounds: Green, Vucevic 8. Assists: Ball 6.
New York Knicks-Phoenix Suns 97-118
The hottest team in the league continues its triumphant march. The Suns (16-3), in fact, do not slow down even at Madison Square Garden, they manage the training of the Knicks (10-9) without too many worries and thus conquer their 15th consecutive success. Unmatched Devin Booker who does what he wants and with disarming ease produces 32 points, Ayton does as well, sealing the painted area and scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds in the end. Stecca, on the other hand, Randle who in the end finished with nine points and four turnovers.
New York:Walker 17 (2/5, 3/6, 4/4 tl), Quickly 16, Fournier 11. Rebonds : Robinson 8. Aides : Quickly, Randle 4.
Phoenix: Booker 32 (10/18, 4/9), Paul, Ayton 14. Rebounds: Ayton 13. Assists: Paul 10.
Charlotte Hornets-Minnesota Timberwolves 133-115
The five-game winning streak is coming to an end for the Timberwolves (9-10) who face an absolutely devastating Oubre Jr.. The former Warriors is playing very well and from the bench produced 27 points in 27 ′ on the floor. The Hornets (13-8), who won their eighth success in the last nine races, became devastating in long-distance shooting with a surreal 23/40.
Charlotte:Oubre Jr. 27 (3/4, 7/13), Hayward, Bridges 18. Rebounds: Bridges 7. Assists: Ball 13.
Minnesota: Towns 25 (8/15, 1/3, 6/7 tl), Russell, Beasley 18. Rebonds : Vanderbilt 8. Passes décisives : Towns 6.
Indiana Pacers-Toronto Raptors 114-97
A good start to the race was not enough for the reworked Raptors (9-11) to put Indiana in difficulty. The Pacers (9-12), led by an All-Star Sabonis version who scores 23 points and 18 rebounds, accelerate in the second quarter, take the reins of the game and then leave only the crumbs to the Canadian team.
Indiana: Sabonis 23 (7/12, 1/3, 6/7 tl), LeVert 19, Turner 17. Rebounds: Sabonis 18. Assist: Brogdon 12.
Toronto: VanVleet 26 (6/11, 4/10, 2/3 tl), Barnes, Siakam 17. Rebounds: Siakam 12. Assists: Siakam, Barnes, VanVleet 4.
Oklahoma City-Washington Wizards 99-101
The Thunder (6-13) made Washington sweat (12-7) but in the end they had to surrender. The Capitale team, fresh from four losses in the last five races after a splendid start to the season, move on to AC but with the production of Beal and Caldwell-Pope, they are doing enough to keep Okc behind. The Thunder are back in the wake and in the end they have the opportunity to trip Washington but Gilgeous-Alexander’s triple dies on the iron.
Oklahoma City:Dort 21 (5/8, 2/6, 5/5 tl), Gilgeous-Alexander 15, Giddey, Williams 11. Rebounds: Gilgeous-Alexander 8. Assist: Gilgeous-Alexander 9.
Washington:Caldwell-Pope 20 (4/6, 4/7), Beal 20 (6/11, 2/7, 2/2 tl), Harrell 14. Rebonds : Kuzma 10. Passes décisives : Beal 6.
