Both leading teams in the Western Conference stop, Denver beaten at home by OKC with the decisive basket by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Memphis defeated in Phoenix at the hands of the returning Chris Paul. The Lakers lose by 32 in the second quarter yet come out on top from Portland, with a 75-41 second half. A super Kyrie Irving drags Brooklyn to victory on the Golden State court, Clippers and Miami win, 4th knockout in a row for the Knicks