NBA – The Boston Celtics return to the lead in the East, the Golden State Warriors are reassured

The game: 7th straight victory for Boston

Winners of their Conference and finalists in June, the Celtics have already regained the lead in the East. They went for an 11th victory in 14 matches, the 7th in a row, beating the Thunder on Monday night (126-122). A success snatched in the money time thanks to a dominating last quarter (37-26). Boston can thank Marcus Smart, author of 20 of his 22 points after returning from the locker room. Before that, the Massachusetts franchise was up to 15 points behind and had all the trouble in the world to contain the unstoppable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Canadian star from Oklahoma City scored 37 points, like the day before against New York. Except this time, it wasn’t enough. Jayson Tatum compiled 27 points and 10 rebounds while Jaylen Brown added 26 points and 6 assists.

The player: Jordan Poole revives the Warriors

Not always successful since the start of the season, Jordan Poole slammed 36 points in a big victory for the Warriors against the Spurs. The Golden State gunslinger took over from a Stephen Curry who did not need to force. He therefore converted 13 of his 20 attempts, with a nice 5 of 10 from 3-pointers. The defending champions take the opportunity to find the way to victory, their 6th in 7 home matches. On the other hand, they lost the 7 games played away from their land this season.

The action: Jimmy Butler chokes Devin Booker, Miami overthrows Phoenix

Devin Booker versus Jimmy Butler. Two of the best players in the league face to face, not only in a game but also in the final action of the evening. The one for the win. Well on his support, impressive defensively as he knows how to do, Butler blocked Booker’s last attempt to ensure the Heat victory against the Suns (113-112).

Miami suffered and Phoenix led by 13 points in the fourth quarter. But the Floridians whipped under the impulse of Bam Adebayo. The American pivot scored 30 points while converting the two shots that took his team past 35 seconds from the buzzer. Booker, 25 points, then had the opportunity to give the victory to his team. But Butler rose to stop him. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful images of the night.

The performance: Atlanta offers Milwaukee

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo (27 points), the Bucks lost against the Hawks (106-121). Atlanta relied on its five majors to bend the most impressive team of the start of the season. De’Andre Hunter scored 24 points, Trae Young added 21 and Dejounte Murray 19. This is only the third loss for Milwaukee, which therefore loses its first place in the East.

The dunk: Aaron Wiggins climbs above everyone

The illustration of the phrase “spring-mounted.”

The French: Théo Maledon excellent off the bench

LaMelo Ball’s understudy at the Hornets, Theo Maledon was more effective than the All-Star point guard last night. The young player scored 14 points off the bench, without missing a single shot. 4 of 4, including 2 of 2 behind the arc, with also 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Killian Hayes scored 6 points with 3 rebounds and as many steals in the Pistons’ loss to the Raptors. Good outing from Nicolas Batum with the Clippers. The veteran had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

All scores

Pistons – Raptors : 111-115
Magic – Hornets : 105-112
Celtics – Thunder : 126-122
Heat – Suns : 113-112
Rockets – Clippers : 106-122
Bucks – Hawks : 106-121
Warriors – Spurs : 132-95