ROME (ITALPRESS) – Unstoppable Cavaliers on Italian night of the NBA regular-season. On the floor of Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, in front of more than 19,000 spectators, Cleveland achieved its 13th consecutive success by outscoring the Hornets 118-117 in a sprint.
Final thrill given by the ‘hot hand’ of Bridges, who, from almost half-court, misses the overtaking triple at the edge of the siren: for the home idol, a personal haul of 46 points and the honorary title of top-scorer of the night (24 by Mitchell and 20 by Garland for the visiting quintet).
Memorable spectacle for the nearly 20,000 spectators at Denver’s Ball Arena: the Nuggets celebrated in overtime by bending the resistance of the Phoenix Suns 149-141 with a historic triple-double by Jokic, who was able to pack 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds. The Arizona franchise, which had managed to drag its rivals to overtime after a great comeback, can only console itself with the 34 points scored by Booker and Durant’s 29.
Outside affirmations for Memphis and Minnesota. The Grizzlies violate the Dallas Mavericks’ facility 122-111 by taking advantage of the scoring streak of Morant, who was able to contribute to his team’s cause with 31 points to the credit; the Timberwolves knock out the Miami Heat 106-104 in a photo finish with 51 total points from the ‘bomber’ pair of Adebayo and Herro.
Home victories for the Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder, who prevailed over the Utah Jazz (118-109, 34 points by Quickley) and Portland Trail Blazers (107-89, 30 by Wiggins), respectively. And the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers, who emerged triumphant in face-offs with the San Antonio Spurs (127-109) and New York Knicks (105-95), are also partying on their own hardwood.
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