Four games played in the NBA night, with the most awaited challenge in Philadelphia where Ben Simmons returned for the first time as an opponent of the Sixers with his Brooklyn Nets. The victory went to Philadelphia 115-106, despite the absence of Joel Embiid due to injury, with 24 points by Tobias Harris. On the other hand, Kyrie Irving’s 23 are not enough. The Sacramento Kings continue to surprise in the West as they get their seventh consecutive victory over the Memphis Grizzlies 113-109 thanks to 32 points De’Aaron Fox. Ja Morant’s 34 are not enough for the Grizzlies. First away victory for the Detroit Pistons who surprise the Denver Nuggets 110-108 with 22 points by Bojan Bogdanovic. Mvp Nikola Jokic’s 31 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists are not enough for the hosts. Finally, an Anthony Davis of 37 points and 21 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers is not enough, defeated by the Phoenix Suns 115-105 with 25 points than the usual Devin Booker.
(LaPresse)
