Frenchman Victor Wembanyama was instrumental in the Spurs’ first success this season, just like Lebron James and Anthony Davis during the Lakers’ victory against the Kings on Saturday in the NBA.
. Decisive Wemby
Two days after a disappointing first against Dallas, Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points in 30 minutes to allow the San Antonio Spurs to win at home against the Houston Rockets (109-106).
He was helped by strong forward Jeremy Sochan‘s 17 points and 12 rebounds, as well as veteran point guard Chris Paul‘s nine assists.
The Frenchman won his physical duel against Turkish pivot Alperen Sengun. He also stood out with a magnificent three-point shot made in the last second of the third quarter.
Opposite, fullback Jalen Green also scored 29 points for the Rockets, but he missed a basket at the buzzer to try to equalize.
The Spurs, who had a 21-point lead at mid-match, were almost caught in the final moments.
Gregg Popovich’s men will not experience the same relaxation when they once again meet the Rockets at home on Monday.
. The Lakers confirm
Between them, LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored 63 points, including 30 in the fourth quarter, during the success of the Los Angeles Lakers against Sacramento (131-127).
The Californian franchise has won its three matches since the start of the season.
The Lakers, who took a lead of up to 15 points at halftime (64-60), were trailing 94-87 at the start of the last quarter.
But they started this one by scoring 21 points in a row, including 16 from James, the best scorer in the history of the league, who still impresses even though he has just started his 22nd season at 39.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James during the NBA game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles on October 26, 2024.
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The Kings, however, reduced the deficit to two points with less than a minute remaining. James then found Davis for a three-pointer and Rui Hachimura for a dunk and the Lakers held on for the victory.
James finished with a triple-double (32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists) while Davis scored 31 points with 9 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots.
Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Kings, who also benefited from 28 points and 10 assists from De’Aaron Fox and 23 points from DeMar DeRozan.
. The eye-catching Celtics
The Celtics, reigning champions, recovered at the end of the match to win in Detroit (124-118).
The star duo from Boston ensured: Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 points.
A layup from point guard Cade Cunningham gave Detroit a 112-106 lead with five minutes remaining, but the Celtics finished well to score their third victory.
Jayson Tatum (r.), Boston Celtics winger, in front of Cade Cunningham (l.), Detroit Pistons point guard, during an NBA game, in Detroit, October 26, 2024
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Jrue Holiday made back-to-back 3-pointers to bring Boston within 112-112 and Tatum’s two free throws with a minute left put the Celtics ahead at 116-114.
Cunningham, who had 21 points and 10 assists, then pulled Detroit within 120-118 on a free throw with 11 seconds left, but Brown and Tatum hit free throws to seal the victory.
The Pistons, who lost their third game in a row, nevertheless have reason for hope, starting with the activity of their guard Jaden Ivey (26 points).
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