ROME (ITALPRESS) – Defeat number 24, compared to 23 wins, by Detroit on Italian night of the NBA regular-season. The Pistons remain in the playoff zone in the Eastern Conference but fall on the Indiana Pacers’ parquet 133-119: the 37 points scored by local idol Siakam were decisive, while among the guests the most prolific was Cunningham, who scored 32; Simone Fontecchio entered the rotation and finished with 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 17 total minutes of use in the Michigan quintet. Golden State curbs Oklahoma City’s run: the Warriors get the better of the Thunder, who remain atop the West standings, 116-109 despite Gilgeous-Alexander definitely stealing the show with a personal haul of 52 points (27 by Wiggins among the Californians). Outdoor successes for Brooklyn and Toronto: the Nets rout the Charlotte Hornets’ court 104-83 although Bridges scored 23 points, the Raptors party 106-82 against the Washington Wizards taking advantage of Barnes’ (24) scoring streak. The defending champions Boston Celtics impose themselves in the friendly facility on the Chicago Bulls, defeated 122-100 by virtue, first of all, of the 34 points delivered to the cause by Porzingis, assisted on the occasion by Brown (28) and White (22). It yields at home Miami Heat: the Cleveland Cavaliers pass with a net 126-106, thanking, first of all, the great night of Mitchell, author of 34 points (22 among the locals of Herro and Rozier). Home affirmations for New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, who fold Denver Nuggets (122-112) and Sacramento Kings (117-104), respectively; Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves in privateer versions against New Orleans (137-136), San Antonio Spurs (128-116) and Phoenix Suns (121-113).- Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
