Jakob Pöltl is currently struggling with a series of injuries in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the Toronto Raptors’ 111:106 home win against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, the center had to leave the field early for the third time since the beginning of the year. Shortly before halftime he dislocated the little finger on his left hand.
04.03.2024 08.13
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In just 14:50 minutes of action, the 28-year-old Viennese recorded eight points, three assists, two rebounds and one block. “We lost too many balls before the break and gave up the lead in the end, but were able to score the important free throws,” said Pöltl, analyzing the game. It was Immanuel Quickley who shone on the line in the final minute and scored six goals. The guard scored 22 points, the Raptors’ top scorer was RJ Barrett with 23 points.
The Canadians will be without All-Star Scottie Barnes for an extended period of time after he broke his left middle finger on Friday. On Tuesday, Toronto hosts the New Orleans Pelicans in the last of four straight home games.
Celtics dispatch Warriors
The Boston Celtics literally overwhelmed the Golden State Warriors and won 140:88. The eleventh win in a row was also the third-highest in club history. Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum, who celebrated his 26th birthday, had 27. Stephen Curry remained on the bench for the San Francisco team after the break. The top star had to be content with four points, none of his nine distance throws found their target.
Oklahoma City Thunder took first place in the Western Conference again with a 118:110 win over the Phoenix Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points. For the home team, Jusuf Nurkic set a club record with 31 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves, the previous leader in the NBA West, lost to the LA Clippers 88:89.
National Basketball Association
Monday, March 3: Dallas Philadelphia 116:120 Boston Golden State 88:140 Minnesota LA Clippers 88:89 Toronto *Charlotte 111:106 Orlando Detroit 113:91 San Antonio Indiana 117:105 Cleveland New York 98:107 Phoenix Oklahoma City :118 Montag, March 4: Brooklyn Memphis Minnesota Portland Milwaukee LA Clippers Utah Washington Sacramento Chicago LA Lakers Oklahoma City
* Pöltl with 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists in 14:50 minutes of playing time
