NBA Recap: Cup Night Ends with Battle Night

Tyrese Haliburton And on Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers had the brightest moment of the NBA Cup with a hard-fought victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending the team’s winning streak at eight. joel embiid, previously referenced in the NBA. The new in-season tournament, which experimented with the European Cup format in American basketball, once again demonstrated the increased competitiveness experienced during the first stages of the regular season. This time, the spotlight was on the games and the controversy, as several games in the league’s higher latitudes, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, ended in ejections and celebrations of technique.

Today it is also worth highlighting the following good roles: Santi Aldamaposted his best score in the NBA (24 points) despite playing a role in a bizarre battle with Anthony Davis in a clear loss against the Lakers in a fight under the rim. Here’s everything that happened on the night of the American League Cup game:

Golden State Warriors 101-104 Minnesota Timberwolves

The scoreboard was still 0-0, and the game was less than two minutes old. Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels They started a brawl and many players ended up getting involved in the incident. Draymond Green and Rudy Goberthe was spared a sending off as the referee understood that he had been involved in separating the participants.

dominican american Karl Anthony Towns Despite being a rookie, he was outstanding for the Wolves with 33 points and 11 rebounds. brandin podzemskiwith 27 points, the weak Warriors took a step forward. steph curry Because of discomfort in my knees.

Philadelphia 76ers 126-132 Indiana Pacers

Tyrese HaliburtonAt the NBA’s elite level, he put up a performance of 33 points (including 7 triples), 7 rebounds, and 15 assists without giving up a ball, stopping the Sixers’ eight-game winning streak.

joel embiid (39 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists) was Philadelphia’s top scorer against the Pacers, who started the season very well (7-4) and swept the group 2-0 in the NBA Cup.

Oklahoma City Thunder 123-87 San Antonio Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 steals) led the Thunder to victory and sneaked into the much-anticipated matchup. Victor Wenbanyama and Chet Holmgren.

They’re two phenomenal centers with great futures, but Wenbanyama only had 8 points (4-of-15 from the field), 14 rebounds, and 5 turnovers, while Holmgren lost his game to the Thunder. Both had an unlucky day as they could only score on nine. Scored (3 of 10 shots) and had 7 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets 111-108 Los Angeles Clippers

6 consecutive losses, 5 of them since joining James Harden. Such is the unfortunate balance of the Los Angeles Clippers, who have yet to win in “The Beard” and this time, despite fighting back, lost to the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic He was also great (32 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists), while Paul George was the best for the Clippers (35 points, 7 rebounds).

Los Angeles Lakers 134-107 Memphis Grizzlies

Spanish Santi Aldama He set an NBA career high with 24 points, but his team, the Memphis Grizzlies, suffered a crushing defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers, further deepening the crisis.

Aldama was also the main character in the battle. anthony davis He pushed him to the ground and the referee distributed some techniques to players from both teams. D’Angelo RussellHe became the Angelenos’ leading scorer with 24 points.

New Orleans Pelicans 131-110 Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic He had an unforgettable night (16 points on 5-of-16 shooting) and the Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, taking a breather after losing five straight.

Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins They each contributed 25 points for the Pelicans. The Mavs have a 1-2 record in the in-season tournament, making it very difficult to advance to the quarterfinals.

Brooklyn Nets 124-104 Orlando Magic

He scored 12 points in the final quarter for a total of 29 points. spencer dinwiddie He was the key to the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter (36-18).

Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero They were the best of the Florida teams with 21 and 19 points, respectively.

Detroit Pistons 120-126 Atlanta Hawks

Without Trae Young, who just became a father for the second time. dejounte murray He took charge of the Atlanta Hawks and had 32 points and 10 assists against Detroit.

Marvin Bagley III He scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Pistons.

Charlotte Hornets 105-111 Miami Heat

jimmy butler He scored an effective 32 points (10 of 14) as the Miami Heat defeated the Hornets.Also 32 points PJ Washington In Charlotte.

Utah Jazz 115-99 Portland Trail Blazers

jordan clarkson (30 points) was one of six players to score in double figures in the Jazz’s win over the Blazers. Jerami Grant (26 points) was most productive in Portland. With the win, Utah (2-0) maintains its momentum with the Lakers for first place in Group A of the NBA Cup West.