The Hornets have already been at the bottom of the hole for some time and they have come across a huge Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets center compiled an insane triple-double with 40 points, 27 rebounds and 10 assists in Denver’s win. Eighth consecutive defeat for Charlotte. Another big performance of the evening: Kevin Durant, author of 43 points in Detroit. The winger scored 26 points in the third quarter to overthrow the Pistons of Killian Hayes (10 points and 8 assists) who were nevertheless in front at the break.
The Magic confirmed in Boston, with another victory. The Celtics have been showing signs of weakness for a few games and this is a sixth straight win for the Magic! The Knicks are also keeping their winning streak alive with seven now. Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett and Julius Randle scored 79 points. The Bulls sank in Minnesota, conceding 150 points … The Wolves were still without Rudy Gobert, hit in the left ankle, but Anthony Edwards was superb with 37 points and 11 assists.
As Stephen Curry is not there, Jordan Poole went up a notch for the Warriors by sticking 43 points to the Raptors. The Canadians are in trouble with five straight losses. The Wizards are also in big trouble right now. Among the Lakers with a very good LeBron James (33 points), the Washington players thus suffered a tenth defeat in a row…
- Boston – Orlando : 92-95
- Indiana – New York : 106-109
- Toronto – Golden State : 110-126
- Detroit–Brooklyn: 121–124
- Minnesota – Chicago: 150-126
- Denver – Charlotte : 119-115
- LA Lakers – Washington : 119-117
