The Oklahoma City Thunder recovered well from their second loss of the season and won the home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 122:101 was the 25th win in the 27th game of the season for the defending NBA champions. OKC was so superior that star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was able to be rested in the final quarter and still managed 32 points. Isaiah Hartenstein remained injured for Oklahoma City, who lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
The Spurs also appeared to have recovered from their defeat in the NBA Cup, when the young team led by Frenchman Victor Wembanyama lost to the New York Knicks. The Texans scored 119:94 against the Washington Wizards; Wembanyama, who was recently injured, scored 15 points in 17 minutes.
Like in the final: Knicks turn a game around again
The Knicks came from behind again two days after winning the NBA Cup title and won 114:113 at the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Brunson hit a three-pointer with 5.6 seconds left to give the Knicks the decisive lead and confirmed his good form with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.
For the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic impressed with 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds and led the team to a 143:135 win over the Utah Jazz. LeBron James scored 28 points and Maxi Kleber contributed 5 points in 19 minutes off the bench.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) was able to rest in the final quarter. Photo: Kyle Phillips/AP/dpa
