The Western Conference has a new front runner, the East remains close together. Tuesday in the NBA.
Goaded: Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns.
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The Phoenix Suns remain the team of the hour, or better of the month. Last year’s finals participant didn’t lose a single game in November, winning 17 in a row after beating the previous Primus Golden State 104: 96 and is now leading the Western Conference ahead of the Warriors.
Although top star Devin Booker only stood on the floor for 15 minutes due to an injury, the Suns prevailed in front of their home crowd. Also because five players scored double digits and Stephen Curry experienced a very poor evening on the other side. The MVP candidate only placed four of 21 attempts in the basket for a meager twelve points.
Lakers catching up without LeBron – Nets beat Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers put together a 40-8 run at the Sacramento Kings from the third to the fourth quarter and ultimately won a clear 117-92. LeBron James was missing from the 2020 champion because he is on the league’s safety protocol. Apparently James had contact with a corona infected person.
In the prestige duel between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, the hosts came out on top with 112: 110. Above all, James Harden (34 points) and Kevin Durant (27) excelled for the title favorite, who leads the Eastern Conference with 15 wins and eight losses. Behind it, however, it will be extremely tight: First place and eleventh place (Boston) are separated by just four wins.
