NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – The top of the class wins, with Gilgeous-Alexander touching 50 points, Denver enjoys Porter Jr. and Jokic, Edwards drags Minnesota while Fox’s adventure in San Antonio begins on the right foot.Incredible victory for Cleveland, which found with Garland (25 points) from mid-court at the buzzer the decisive basket to bend Detroit (118-115), which had been able to come back down with 9 points in 11 seconds by Cunningham (38 in total, plus 9 assists and 7 rebounds). For the Cavs, without Mitchell, also 30 points from Mobley while in the Pistons’ ranks Simone Fontecchio finished with 3 points (1/4 from the field with 1/2 from the arc) and 1 rebound in 11 minutes. Staying in the Eastern Conference, despite Antetokounmpo’s forfeit and the first outing without Middleton, who was traded to the Wizards, Milwaukee broke a 4-game losing streak by sinking Charlotte (112-102, 29 points and 12 assists for Lillard). While completing the trade that sent Butler to Golden State, Miami beat Philadelphia 108-101 dragged by Herro (30 points), with the Sixers failing to capitalize on Maxey’s seventh straight game with at least 30 points (31 against the Heat). Orlando, on the other hand, spoiled LaVine’s debut in Sacramento (13 points for him), violating the Golden 1 Center 130-111 with 31 points by Franz Wagner and 23 by Banchero. The Kings (21+13 by Sabonis) were unbeaten at home for seven games. In the West yet another show by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who stamped 50 points in the 140-109 win over Phoenix (out Durant) giving Oklahoma City its 40th win of the season in 49 games and thus keeping Memphis (138-107 over Toronto with 32 points by Jackson Jr. and 26 by Morant, fourth win in a row for the Grizzlies) at a safe distance. Dream night for Porter jr and Jokic: 39 points the former, 38 the latter (plus 10 assists and 8 rebounds) and Denver overwhelms New Orleans 144-119 despite having to give up Westbrook and Watson. Anthony Edwards scored as many as 49 points, including 20 in the third quarter alone, leading Minnesota in the 127-108 win over Chicago. The Spurs’ new pair is already working: 24 points and 12 rebounds for Victor Wembanyama (including the game-winning free), 24 points and 13 assists for DèAaron Fox, in his first game in San Antonio, and Atlanta ko 126-125. With rotations limited while waiting for Butler, Golden State succumbs to Utah 131-128 (Curry’s 32 points were not enough), stretches its positive streak Washington to three games thanks to its 119-102 success over the Brooklyn Nets.- photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
