CLEVELAND (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Not even time to lick their wounds that Cleveland starts again. Having cashed against Boston their first loss of the season after 15 wins out of 15, the Cavs immediately returned to success by overwhelming a decimated New Orleans 128-100 with 29 points from Jerome, called up to replace Garland, and 20 from Niang. Remaining in the East, New York confirmed its excellent form (fourth win in a row), beating Phoenix 138-122 with the starting quintet all in double figures (Brunson’s 36 points and Towns’ 34 stand out), while the Suns, re-staffed (Booker’s 33 points was not enough), have been on a losing streak for five games now. On the other hand, the Magic’s streak stops at six wins, as they bow to the law of the Intuit Dome: 104-93 for the Clippers (24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Harden), who have won their last six games at home.In the West, on the other hand, the Warriors lead the way, returning to smiles at the expense of Atlanta (120-97) after the loss to the Clippers, with 27 points by Wiggins and 23 by Curry, but Oklahoma City keeps pace: 109-99 against Portland, Williams (30 points) and Gilgeous-Alexander (28 points) in the spotlight, excellent debut for Hartenstein (13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 wicks). Among the most positive teams in this start of the season is certainly Houston, fourth best record in the West, which wins the sixth of the last seven games played: 130-113 over Indiana, with Sengun pulling off his season-high by putting up 31 points and 12 rebounds and contributions from Smith Jr (23 points) and VanVleet (18 points). In contrast, Philadelphia’s crisis continues, to date the worst team in the league (2-12): Embiid closes with 35 points and 11 rebounds but does not avoid the fifth consecutive knockout, this time at the hands of Memphis (117-111).- photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
