Milan, 24 January 2024 – Oklahoma City wins and achieves Minnesota atop the Western Conference standings, tying the Timberwolves’ 30-14 record. The Thunder prevail against Portland for 111-109, with Jalen Williams (19 points) to score the basket two seconds from the final siren which is worth the victory. The refereeing controversies also characterize the finale, with coach Billups who was sent off with his team leading 109-108. The Trail Blazers coach is removed from the field for protests, which arose after a timeout not granted to him and the double dribble infraction called on Brogdon 15 seconds from the end. The technical double decided by the trio actually favored the comeback of Gilgeous-Alexander (author of a double double of 33 points and 10 assists). At the end of the game, Portland decides to lodge an official complaint with the league offices. “Billups was not granted a timeout because the referee was focused on the action in front of him, which made it difficult for him to see or hear Billups’ request”, is the official explanation of the refereeing team, expressed in the post interview -race and reported by Sky Sport.
Denver better than Indiana, the Los Angeles derby belongs to the Clippers
Staying in the West, go ahead and celebrate Denver (31-14), one step away in the standings from the Oklahoma City-Minnesota pair. The Nuggets lead 114-109 Indianadragged by one Jokic his 13th triple double of the season, this time with 31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. The Serbian is excellently supported by Murraywho also recorded 31 points, while the Pacers (who had to give up Haliburton) 22 points are not enough Turner and the double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds by I’m hungry. In fourth place in the Western Conference we find i Clippers, who beat the Lakers 127-116. The protagonist of the Los Angeles derby is Leonard, who scored a triple double of 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while Harden scored a double double with 23 points and 10 assists. For the hopes of the yellow and purple, without LeBron Jamesthe double doubles of are not enough Russell (27 points and 10 assists) and of Davis (26 points and 12 rebounds).
Fontecchio does well, but Utah is overwhelmed
Behind the Clippers are the New Orleans Pelicanswho clearly beat the NBA during the night Utah Jazz by 153-124, thanks to 33 points by McCollum and to the double doubles of Valanciun (17 points and 12 rebounds) and of Williamson (17 points and 11 assists), while on the other front we note the 18 points of Fontecchio. To complete the picture of results here is the statement for 108-103 of New York against Brooklyn. The couple is leading the Knicks to success Brunson-Randle, with the two scoring 30 points each. The best of the Nets, however, is Bridgeswho finishes with 36 points.
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