Ajay Mitchell and Oklahoma City won 140 to 129 against Atlanta to offer themselves a 28th victory in 33 meetings in the North American basketball championship (NBA).
On Monday, the Thunder franchise dominated the Hawks to consolidate its place at the top of the Western Conference, taking advantage of the misstep of the San Antonio Spurs, their runners-up, against Cleveland 101-113.
Ajay Mitchell, coming off the bench, played 23 minutes to score 10 points at 3/8 from distance, therefore 0/3 from three points and 4/4 from free throws for 4 assists, 2 blocks, two interceptions, a rebound (and 4 personal fouls).
A significant line of stats for the Liège leader, 23, who was able to play again on Saturday after missing two matches under the concussion protocol. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was once again rave. Last season’s MVP scored 39 points (6 rebounds, 6 assists).
The Canadian scored at least 20 points for the 104th time in a row. Oklahoma City will host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, the franchise where Toumani Camara.
Monday, the Brussels winger, 25, scored 9 points and took 4 rebounds (3/7 from distance including 3/5 from three points) for 2 assists and 5 personal fouls in 25 minutes of play.
Still a starter, Camara narrowly won with Portland 125-122 against Portland to claim a 14th victory (10th in the West). Deni Avdija scored 27 points, Caleb Love et Shaedon Sharpe each added 24 units for Portland. Opposite, Cooper Flagg was limited to 15 points and 8 assists (for 5 turnovers).
San Antonio lost at home 101-113 despite 26 points and 14 rebounds from the Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. Jarrett Allen guided Cleveland to victory with 27 points and 10 rebounds.
