With their 17th consecutive knockout in Houston (93-82), Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs beat the sad record of the franchise that already belonged to them. The Spurs managed to do worse than the 16 straight defeats they suffered last season, when they finished last in the Western Conference. Wembanyama – author of 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks – failed to make an impact with three-point shots (1 of 6, as well as 5 turnovers).
Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo (32 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists) needed overtime to beat the Chicago Bulls (133-129) of DeMar DeRozan (41 points, 11 assists), while the Pacers recovered 131 to 123 in the Detroit Pistons (19 defeats in a row), thanks to 30 points from Canadian Bennedict Mathurin who started from the bench.
New Orleans offered a prestigious victory against the Western Conference leaders, the Minnesota Timberwolves (121-107), without Anthony Edwards. Criticized in recent days by fans and media for appearing overweight, Zion Williamson responded with 36 points. Despite 40 points from Serbian winger Bogdan Bogdanovic, Denver won in Atlanta (129-122) after three defeats. Jamal Murray scored 29 points and 9 rebounds, to complete the work of Serbian pivot Nikola Jokic (25 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists).
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