Franz and Moritz Wagner together score 39 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. are still one size too big. Joel Embiid shows a very strong performance against the Nets, Bradley Beal returns successfully.
Brooklyn Nets (23-10) – Philadelphia 76ers (19-16) 110:102 (BOXSCORE)
- In a duel between three veritable superstars, Joel Embiid had the last word. The Cameroonian scored 34 points and finally put his team in the lead with a three-point game around three minutes before the end. 15 seconds before the end he let the final score follow, whereupon he clashed with Kevin Durant and both took a technical with them.
- The two superstars had already clashed a few weeks ago, but Durant declined after the game: “When you’ve seen me and Joel play, you know it’s always like that – even in the All-Star Game. We just respect each other very much that the fire gets through sometimes, I guess. “
- It would have been okay with Embiid. The Big Man (11/23 FG) was unstoppable, especially in the first quarter, in which he already scored 16 points, and had strong support thanks to Tyrese Maxey (25, 10/18) and Seth Curry (17). It was the third win in a row for the Sixers, who had to do without their head coach Doc Rivers, who is in the health record.
- Brooklyn went bust, but there was at least the good news that after two weeks of no action, Durant picked up where he had left off (33 points, 13/24). James Harden also came up with this point yield and garnished the strong performance with 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
- Brooklyn even won the rebound duel despite the size disadvantages, the three-pointers were problematic for once: With the exception of Durant (3/8), the Nets hit a mere 4/19 from outside. Philly, on the other hand, sank 13/32 from the triple line.
- Corona-Protokoll: Tyler Johnson, Myles Powell, Danny Green (alle Sixers) – Kessler Edwards (Nets).
Orlando Magic (7-29) – Milwaukee Bucks (24-13) 118:136 (BOXSCORE)
- There is still no herb against the Bucks at the moment. Against Orlando, it was the fifth win in a row, with their three stars all delivering. The lion’s share was shouldered by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded 33 points (13/22 FG), 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals and blocks in 31 minutes.
- “We have a complete team,” said the Greek happily about the steadily improving performance of his team. “Good guys, good teammates and good talent – the more we play together, the better we get. But we have to stay hungry.”
- It worked well in this game. Jrue Holiday got 25 points, Khris Middleton put up 22, DeMarcus Cousins contributed 15 from the bench. As a team, the Bucks hit almost 50 percent from the field and 33/36 (!) From the free throw line; Even at the break they were ahead with 12 points, even if it only became clear towards the end.
- Over long distances, the Magic did not let you tear down. After his career high of 38 points, Franz Wagner again followed up with a good 20 (6/12 FG) and showed, among other things, a fine stepback threesome, his brother Moritz got a season high 19 (5/15). It wasn’t enough, but Jamahl Mosley was still very satisfied, especially with Franz Wagner.
- “We keep talking about the level of professionalism it takes to be successful, and he does it all,” said Mosley of Wagner, who with 15.8 points per game is now the top scorer among all rookies across the league.
- Corona-Protokoll: Semi Ojeleye (Bucks) – Robin Lopez, Hassani Gravett, Chuma Okeke, Mychal Mulder, Mo Bamba (alle Magic).
Washington Wizards (18-17) – Cleveland Cavaliers (20-15) 110:93 (BOXSCORE)
- Bradley Beal returned after 12 days on the health record and immediately put in one of his best performances of the season (29 points, 13/23 FG, 10 assists). The Wizards superstar then confirmed that, after hesitating for a long time, he too had now picked up his first dose of vaccine.
- “I am concerned for my father and family in my own interest,” said Beal. “The last thing I want to see is him in the hospital. When [die Impfung] so help, then I’ll do it. But I still have some questions and concerns about it. “
- At least the wizards had a carefree evening for a long time. In a dominant third quarter, the hosts separated and led with up to 21 points, after which there was a rather extensive garbage time. So Washington prevented it from falling below .500 for the first time this season.
- Kyle Kuzma was next to Beal with 25 points (11/17) and 10 rebounds the most conspicuous player. As a team, the Wizards hit 50 percent out of the field and only allowed 7 turnovers. The Cavs lost the duel for possession and in the end scored ten fewer field goals than Washington.
- Cleveland was missing out on playmaking without Daniel Gafford and Ricky Rubio (cruciate ligament rupture), but Kevin Pangos had to step in as starting point guard. Kevin Love (24 points, 11 rebounds) and rookie Evan Mobley (21) were strong.
- Corona-Protokoll: Spencer Dinwiddie, Rui Hachimura, Montrezl Harrell, Thomas Bryant, Aaron Holiday, Raul Neto (alle Wizards) – Darius Garland, Cedi Osman (alle Cavaliers).
Denver Nuggets (17-16) – Golden State Warriors (27-7) – Postponed
Due to several players in the health log and several injuries, the Nuggets could not muster eight players who would have been necessary for the game. It was the eleventh game cancellation this season. Michael Malone is also among the failures on the part of the Nuggets: The head coach will be replaced by Assistant David Adelman in his absence.
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