ROME (ITALPRESS) – A blistering return for Simone Fontecchio on Italian night of the NBA regular-season. The 29-year-old small forward from Pescara, who had missed the last three games, came off the bench and helped Detroit to impose itself in a sprint over Portland: in front of the 16,000 spectators of Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons took advantage of the friendly parquet to bend the Blazers 118-115 despite the 36 points of Simons, who won the bomber’s duel with local idol Cunningham (32). The fourth consecutive affirmation for the Michigan franchise also bears the signature of Fontecchio, posting 10 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes of use. Phoenix smiles again in Philadelphia: the Suns conquer the Sixers’ parquet, without Embiid, 109-99 with 25 points from Beal, who came off the bench for the first time. Pokerissimo with much effort for Sacramento: the Kings need two overtimes to knock out Miami Heat and win their fifth consecutive victory. The final score is 123-118 for the California quintet, which enjoys the great performance of DeRozan, who was able to contribute to the cause with 30 points against rival Herro’s 26. Outside victories for the Indiana Pacers, who party in the Brooklyn Nets’ facility 113-99 with 23 points from Haliburton and 20 from Mathurin, and Orlando Magic, who prevail over the New York Knicks 103-94 with 24 from Anthony (same haul for Bridges). Milwaukee forcefully expels the Toronto Raptors’ court: the Bucks dominate 128-104 with 25 points from Lillard, matched by North American Barrett. Chicago and Minnesota come through narrowly: the Bulls knock off the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 with 35 points from LaVine, the match’s top-scorer, while the Timberwolves defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106 with 37 from an inspired Edwards. Larger was the Memphis Grizzlies’ home victory, beating the Dallas Mavericks 119-104 by virtue, first and foremost, of 35 points scored by Jackson.- Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
