Phoenix Suns with ninth straight win
In the duel with the runners-up of the Eastern Conference, the Texans had taken command towards the end of the third period. From the 86:85 in the 33rd minute they didn’t give up the lead anymore. “Homecomer” DeRozan scored 32 points for Chicago. Spurs were led by Dejounte Murray with 29 points and 12 assists.
The Phoenix Suns, Pöltl and colleagues’ next opponent on Sunday in Arizona, celebrated their ninth win in a row with 134:124 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and now have a 39:9 record. Devin Booker recorded 29 points for the NBA leader, Chris Paul contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 14 assists and ten rebounds. Miami Heat extended their lead in the Eastern Conference with a 121:114 against the LA Clippers.
- Friday’s NBA Results:
San Antonio Spurs – Chicago Bulls 131:122
Orlando Magic – Detroit Pistons 119:103
Charlotte Hornets – Los Angeles Lakers 117:114
Atlanta Hawks – Boston Celtics 108:92
New Orleans Pelicans – Denver Nuggets 105:116
Miami Heat – LA Clippers 121:114
Houston Rockets – Portland Trail Blazers 110:125
Memphis Grizzlies – Utah Jazz 119:109
Oklahoma City Thunder – Indiana Pacers 110:113 n.V.
Phoenix Suns – Minnesota Timberwolves 134:124
Milwaukee Bucks – New York Knicks 123:108
