The Georgian franchise, which has won 8 of its last 11 matches, has a record of 39 wins for 37 losses with another 6 games on its program in the regular season. The New York Knicks (11th / 34-43) and the Washington Wizards (12th / 33-43) therefore have no room for error.

Atlanta forced the decision in the 1st half (85-58 at the break). She was able to count once again on an untenable Trae Young, the All Star leader having managed 41 points and 8 assists. Brilliant 2 days earlier against the Pacers with 22 points and 15 rebounds, Clint Capela was more discreet: the Geneva interior scored 4 points and 11 rebounds against the Thunder.

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