The Rockets lost 122-109 on the Dallas floor, who could count on Anthony Davis’ 29 points and 8 rebounds to make the difference. Davis thus recovered perfectly after having scored only 2 points the day before in a match lost against the defending champion Oklahoma City.
Promoted to the starting five due to the absences of Alperen Sengun (illness) and Steven Adams (spare), Clint Capela was entitled to his most playing time since the start of the season (30′). The Geneva interior did not take full advantage, accumulating 8 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks for a differential of -6.
Kyshawn George also suffered defeat on Saturday with Washington, who lost for the 19th time in 22 matches this season. The Valais winger still managed 15 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in a match lost 131-116 by the Wizards against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Freiburg “rookie” Yanic Konan Niederhäuser was not fielded by the Clippers, who lost 109-106 in Minnesota. The Los Angeles franchise has lost seven of its last eight matches to post a record of 6 wins and 18 losses far from corresponding to its ambitions.
