NBA Day in 5 minutes: Warriors and Lakers bounce back, Pistons cry

There will be no “Merry Christmas” this year for the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons lost to the Brooklyn Nets this Saturday, tying the worst losing streak in NBA history. 26 consecutive losses.

The league will take a break on December 24th before a special Christmas day. Five very attractive matches: New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics, Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks.

But ahead of the Christmas Eve holiday, the NBA experienced a very intense day this Saturday with a 40-point display. lebron james, Achieved a triple-double in just three-quarters of the time Luka Doncicthe Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, giving the Bucks their seventh straight win and the Warriors’ fifth straight.

Net 126 – Piston 115

For the Pistons, who were in complete ruin against the Nets and have overcome their own shortcomings, have already earned a place in the saddest pages of NBA history along with the 2013-2014 Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers. There were no Christmas miracles. From 2010 to 2011, both suffered 26 consecutive losses.

Tuesday, Dec. 26 and in Detroit. monty williams They will face the Nets again with the pressure of getting a win in order to avoid becoming the team with the worst losing streak in history.

As the Pistons go through hell, there’s still one more unfortunate line to cross. That’s the demarcation line the Philadelphia 76ers racked up from the end of one season to the start of the next in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016.

Jaden Ivy (23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists) was the Pistons’ leading scorer. michael bridges (29 points, six rebounds, seven assists) was the most productive of the Nets as they bounced back from a five-game losing streak.

Thunder 120 – Lakers 129

I’ll be 39 years old in a week. lebron james He had a great game with 40 points (13 of 20 shots, 5 of 5 triples, 9 of 9 from the personal line), 7 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Lakers stormed Oklahoma and snapped a four-game losing streak. left. .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34 points, 7 assists) was the best for the Thunder, who tried to make a dramatic comeback until the end.

Mavericks 144 – Spurs 119

It only took 3/4 of the time Luka Doncic He recorded 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, achieving his sixth triple-double on the course. He had seven players score in double figures for the Mavericks, boasting accuracy from the perimeter and hitting an impressive 23-of-45 on triples.

Spurs have lost just one win in their past 23 games. Victor Wenbanyama I sprained my right ankle during warm-ups.

Clippers 108 – Celtics 145

Two days before playing the Lakers, the Celtics… jayson tatum (30 points), and the team as a whole had a strong performance with 25 of 53 triples.

The Clippers added their second straight loss – missing both games. Kawhi Leonard– A very disappointing performance, his benchmark was Paul George with 21 points.

Knicks 111 – Bucks 130

Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists) and Damian Lillard (19 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists) led a solid overall performance for the Bucks in their seventh straight win and were once again among the favorite victims. It made some Knicks desperate. They have lost nine straight against Milwaukee.

jalen brunson (36 points, 7 assists) and Julius Randle (26 points, 8 rebounds) were the best for the New Yorkers, who will face the Bucks again on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden.

Warriors 126 – Blazer 106

klay thompson (28 points) and Stephen Curry (27) shook hands as the Warriors won their fifth straight game, but the Warriors seemed to have forgotten about the play, the result, and the constant controversy surrounding his indefinite suspension. Draymond Green.

Spanish 2 nights in a row Usman Garba He played the final minutes against the Warriors, whose game was already scheduled.

Anfernee Simons was Portland’s leading scorer with 25 points.

Hawks 119 – Grizzlies 125

3 wins in 3 games. That’s the “Morant Effect” in Memphis, where the point guard hasn’t lost since returning from a 25-game suspension.

Morant had 30 points, six rebounds and 11 assists, and Desmond Bane was Memphis’ leading scorer with 37 points, six rebounds and six assists.Spanish Santi Aldama He had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Grizzlies.

At the Hawks, trae young He added 30 points and 13 assists, matching Oscar Robertson, who had seven consecutive NBA games with at least 30 points and 10 assists.

Hornets 95 – Nuggets 102

The Nuggets, who have won seven of their past eight games, crushed the Hornets with a dominant 9-for-30 run in the third quarter.

Nikola Jokic He was close to a new triple-double in Denver (18 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists), and Miles Bridges took the reins in Charlotte (22 points, seven rebounds).

Kings 98 – Timberwolves 110

The Timberwolves established themselves as the West’s leaders (and tied with the Celtics for the league’s best record) on Christmas after a remarkable two-month run that ended tonight with the Dominican Republic’s absence. Karl Anthony TownsAnthony Edwards (34 points, 10 assists) and Rudy Gobert (21 points, 17 rebounds) led to the win over the Kings.

Domantas Sabonis In Sacramento, he achieved a triple-double (17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) and was down by 22 points with 7.21 points remaining, resulting in an amazing record of 21 wins and 4 losses. They made a memorable comeback. A few minutes left.

Dominican Republic player Chris Duarte contributed three points and four rebounds for the Kings. Juan Toscano Anderson.

Pacers 110 – Magic 117

A duel between two revelations in the East and two teams currently not having their best moments, the Magic won with 34 points and seven rebounds. Paolo Banchero. Orlando had lost their last four games.

Tyrese Haliburton He led the Pacers, who have won just two of eight games since losing to the Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament Finals, with 29 points and 15 assists.

Pelicans 104 – Rockets 106

Alperen Sengun He put on a masterclass with 37 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as the Rockets won in New Orleans.

Zion Williamson Puerto Rican Jose Alvarado led the Pelicans with four points and two rebounds (28 points, 8 rebounds).

Bulls 95 – Cavaliers 109

Jarrett Allen He was a giant in the area (19 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists), and Craig Porter Jr. also came close to a triple-double (19 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists) in the Cavaliers’ win over the Bulls. He has a strong record with eight wins in the past 11 games.

DeMar DeRozan (21 points, 8 assists) was the most productive for Chicago.

Raptors 119 – Jazz 126

A brutal 21-41 run in the fourth quarter was essential to Utah’s victory from Toronto.

Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson each scored 30 points for the Jazz, while Scottie Barnes had a triple-double (32 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists) for the Raptors.