In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs achieved a resounding victory (121-94) over the Phoenix Suns, also dominating thanks to Victor Wembanyama’s 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Cade Cunningham, All-Star point guard for the Detroit Pistons, dominated the game with 42 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists in the prestigious victory (126-111) at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. The Pistons defeated the Knicks (third), the Los Angeles Clippers narrowly prevailed (115-114) over Denver. Bennedict Mathurin, acquired from the Indiana Pacers, had a stellar first home game with his new California team, with 38 points coming off the bench. Nikola Jokic (22 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists) and his teammates had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but Jamal Murray, who had just scored 7 straight points, missed the last of his three earned free throws. Triple double for Jaylen Brown for Boston against the Golden State Warriors (121-110).
