That’s eleven games on NBA night. It starts with the outside shot by the Miami Heat, who conquer the field of the Boston Celtics after an overtime for 120-116. The return of Jimmy Butler was celebrated in the best possible way, finishing with 25 points and 15 rebounds, even if the best scorers for Miami are Bam Adebayo (28) and Tyler Herro (26). Boston loses, but still remains at the top alone in the Eastern Conference, with the Celtics having an excellent Jaylen Brown with 37 points and 14 rebounds, also author of the triple that sent the match to overtime.
Another prestigious away victory is that of the re-found Los Angeles Lakers, who are on their seventh win in their last ten games. The Californians are the protagonist of an excellent offensive performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, imposing himself 133-129 in an intense finale where it is Anthony Davis. Sublime performance of the big man from Los Angeles, who signs a double-double of 44 points and 10 rebounds. He also double-doubles for Russell Westbrook (15 points and 11 assists) and LeBron James (28 points and 11 assists), who overtook Magic Johnson for sixth place on the all-time best assist-man list. The return of Khris Middleton and above all a 40-point Giannis Antetokounmpo were not enough in Milwaukee.
Another good individual performance for Paolo Banchero, but Orlando falls again. The first pick of the Draft finished with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the 107-96 with which the Cleveland Cavaliers get their tenth win in eleven home games. Cavs led by a 34-point Donovan Mitchell and a 19-point, 13-rebound Evan Mobley.
Twenty-one minutes on the pitch for Simone Fontecchio, which is finding more space in Utah’s rotations. The Italian player also repaid the trust of his coach with 9 points (3/4 three-pointers) as well as one assist and one rebound. The Jazz experience a super offensive night and dominate against the Indiana Pacers 139-119, with the usual Lauri Markkanen on the shields with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
Sensational external shot of the Houston Rockets, who beat the best in their class in the Western Conference. In fact, the Phoenix Suns yield 122-121, undergoing the comeback in the last quarter (partial 36-25) of a Houston dragged by the 30 points of Jalen Green. Devin Booker’s 41 points are not enough for the Suns, who, however, missed a comfortable open triple for the victory of his team.
The Golden State Warriors win against the Chicago Bulls 119-111 with 26 points by Klay Thompson, 19 by Curry and a Draymond Green who is close to the triple double (13 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds). A Joel Embiid of 35 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists in Philadelphia is not enough, with the Sixers falling to the Memphis Grizzlies field for 117-119 also thanks to a 28-point Ja Morant.
Fourth straight win for the Brooklyn Nets, who seem to have finally found some serenity. Kyrie Irving’s 27 points are the decisive factor in the 114-105 with which the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors. Tenth consecutive loss and second worst streak ever in their history for the San Antonio Spurs who give away clearly 117-99 to the New Orleans Pelicans of a Zion Williamson with 30 points and 15 rebounds.
A former Spurs like Dejounte Murray signs 34 points and leads the Atlanta Hawks to victory against the Denver Nuggets (117-109) of a Nikola Jokic with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. The Washington Wizards come back from -22, but miss the winning shot on several occasions against the Charlotte Hornets, who win 117-16 thanks above all to Terry Roozier’s 25 points.
NBA RESULTS 2022-2023 (DEC. 3)
Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards 117-116
Atlanta Hawks – Denver Nuggets 117-109
Boston Celtics – Miami Heat 116-120 d.t.s
Brooklyn Nets – Toronto Raptors 114-105
Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic 107-96
Milwaukee Bucks – Los Angeles Lakers 129-133
Memphis Grizzlies – Philadelphia 76ers 117-109
San Antonio Spurs – New Orleans Pelicans 99-117
Houston Rockets – Phoenix Suns 121-122
Utah Jazz – Indiana Pacers 139-119
Golden State Warriors – Chicago Bulls 119-111
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