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The match: Doncic’s 42 points were not enough for the Lakers

Los Angeles doesn’t know what to do. How can we judge this Lakers team whose face changes from one week to the next? JJ Redick’s players lost four matches out of five at the end of December before stringing together three consecutive successes at the start of the new year… then they lost three times in a row including their defeat against the Kings last night (124-112). A surprising setback against a Californian neighbor yet ranked penultimate in the West.

Luka Doncic compiled 42 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists but the Angelenos never knew how to defend enough to really begin a heroic comeback in the fourth quarter after being beaten in each of the first three. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 32 points. Maxime Raynaud scored 11 points.

LeBron James played with a special patch on his jersey, in honor of his 23rd season in the league (a record). His career began in Sacramento in 2003. Each patch will be removed after each match, with the aim of making it a collector’s item. One more sign that the King is preparing to announce his imminent retirement?

The player: Embiid revives the Sixers

Dominated by the Raptors without Joel Embiid the day before, the Sixers bounced back, this time gaining the upper hand over the same opponent under the leadership of the former MVP (102-115). Getting better and better with each of his visits to the field in recent weeks, the Cameroonian scored 27 points on Monday. It has not fallen below 20 units since December 8, i.e. 11 consecutive matches above this symbolic threshold, including 4 over 30. It was Tyrese Maxey who led his team in scoring last night by posting 33 points. VJ Edgecombe and Paul George added 15 each and Philadelphia notched a sixth victory in its last eight outings.

The Toronto public paid a vibrant tribute to Kyle Lowry, Raptors legend who plays for the Sixers. The veteran, who is preparing to retire and was therefore playing his last match in Ontario, received a warm ovation when he entered the game at the end of the game.

The duo: George and Markkkanen combine for 60 points against Cleveland

If an additional sign was needed that the situation is delicate in Cleveland, the Ohio franchise has just lost at home against a Utah team beaten by 55 points in its previous outing. The Jazz certainly wanted to bounce back after receiving such a slap but, all the same, the Cavaliers should not allow themselves to lose against such a modest opponent. Especially since Donovan Mitchell and his teammates led by 10 points in the third quarter. But they came across two very inspired attackers. Young Keyonte George scored 32 points and Lauri Markkanen added 28 to seek this away victory.

The basket: Pascal Siakam gives Indiana the victory 6 seconds from the buzzer

The Pacers have had three wins in a row for the first time this season. The latest victory was narrowly snatched Monday evening against the Celtics (98-96) thanks to a decisive shot with the board by Pascal Siakam in the last seconds of the game. Derrick White, who had tied it at 96-96, missed his final three-pointer during the possession following Siakam’s basket. Jaylen Brown, suffering from back pain, did not play.

The French: Moussa Diabaté hyperactive

The Clippers took over the Hornets (117-109) thanks to 35 points from Kawhi Leonard and 32 points from James Harden. But Moussa Diabaté and his partners have long put the Californians in difficulty, in particular due to the incessant activity of the French pivot, author of 13 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Tidjane Salaün did not come into play for Charlotte and Nicolas Batum scored 7 points for Los Angeles.

The three-pointers still do not go in for Nolan Traoré, who missed his 4 attempts again last night. But the young Nets leader finds other ways to put himself forward. Particularly on the pass. He delivered 6 caviars while scoring 6 points during Brooklyn’s defeat in Dallas (113-105). Rookie Cooper Flagg had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Mavericks.

All scores

Cavaliers – Jazz : 112-123
Pacers – Celtics : 98-96
Raptors – Sixers : 102-115
Dallas Mavericks – Brooklyn Nets : 113-105
Kings – Lakers : 124-112
Clippers – Hornets : 117-109