NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – The defending champions put on a big show and pass on the parquet of the top of the class. The direct clash between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference was won by Boston, which passed in Cleveland, imposing itself 112-105 thanks to an excellent collective performance. Five players in the Celtics’ ranks scored in double figures: the most prolific was Jayson Tatum with 22 points, followed by Derrick White with 20, Kristaps Porzingis with 19, Jaylen Brown with 16 (he also had 9 rebounds) and then, coming off the bench, Al Horford, who posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers, who paid for the first half that closed with a -13, fought until the end relying, in particular, on the performances of Donovan Mitchell (31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists), Darius Garland (25 points) and Jarret Allen (17 points and 18 rebounds), but could not avoid defeat, thus surrendering to the defending champions but still remaining at the top of the East.The other match that catalyzed the attention of fans was played in Los Angeles, where the Lakers won the derby by imposing themselves on the Clippers’ parquet 122-97. Awaiting the inclusion of big acquisition Luka Doncic in the team, the yellowviola won without any problems relying on the usual LeBron James who put up 26 points and came close to a triple double as his rebounds were 8 and assists 9. Twenty points apiece for Reaves (9 assists) and Hachimura, as well as 20 for Norman Powell, the best of the Clippers where, on the other hand, Kawhi Leonard (11 points) and James Harden (7 points and 9 rebounds) did not shine, while Derrick Jones closed with 17 points. In all seven games played on the Nba night, in the other 5 matches victories for Philadelphia (118-116 over the Mavericks with 33 points and 13 assists for Maxey), Nets (99-97 over the Rockets ko despite Sengun’s 24 points and 20 rebounds), Knicks (121-115 against the Raptors with 27 points and 20 rebounds for Towns), Bulls (133-124 against the Heat with 21 points and 9 assists for Dosunmu) and Blazers (112-89 over the Pacers with 22 points and 7 assists for Simons).- Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
