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Basketball: Clint Capela and the Hawks find the way to victory
Buoyed by 35 points from Trae Young, Atlanta won its third game of the season against the Detroit Pistons (118-113)
On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, Atlanta confirmed its good start to the season, taking the measure of Detroit (118-113). Clint Capela, a member of the base five for this game, walked the floor for more than 26 minutes. The Genevan, who finished the game with a differential of +22, scored 6 points and took 10 rebounds. Trae Young was the architect of the victory for the Hawks with his 35 points.
In Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fourth defeat of the championship (110-99). LeBron James, author of 19 points, and his teammates totally cracked in the third quarter by conceding a severe 32-17. The Lakers are still waiting for their first success in this exercise.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, star of Milwaukee, delivered a capital performance in front of his audience against the Brooklyn Nets of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving (110-99). The Greek’s 43 points kept the Bucks undefeated.
Wednesday’s results
Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic 103-92
Detroit Pistons – Atlanta Hawks 113-118
Milwaukee Bucks – Brooklyn Nets 110-99
New York Knicks – Charlotte Hornets 134-131
Toronto Raptors – Philadelphia 76ers 119-109
Chicago Bulls – Indiana Pacers 124-109
Minnesota Timberwolves – San Antonio Spurs 134-122
Utah Jazz – Houston Rockets 109-101
Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Lakers 110-99
Portland Trail Blazers – Miami Heat 98-119
(RST)