NBA
Sweeping Lillard knocks out Grizzlies, Harden leads Sixers
The Blazers’ double-doubles in Memphis thanks to Lillard’s lead and the Jazz’s narrow win over the Raptors were the standout results of Wednesday’s games. Comfortable victory for the Sixers with Harden – Embiid and the Kings with Sabonis.
The Grizzlies fell to Lillard in Memphis and lost a game that seemed to suit them. On the other hand, the Sixers weren’t particularly threatened by the Magic, just like the Kings were by the Spurs, and picked up useful wins.
Sixes – Magic 105-95
Close to a triple-double (26 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists), James Harden safely led the Sixers to a fairly comfortable win over the Magic, while Joel Embiid added him a leisurely double-double (28 points, 11 rebounds). ). Orlando’s 15.8% 3-point team was unlucky in Philadelphia.
THE DODECALPTA: 37-23, 56-53, 82-78, 105-94
sixes: Tucker 3 (1), Harris 16 (2/4 threes, 5 rebounds, 5 assists), Embiid 28 (2/4 threes, 11 rebounds), Harden 26 (6/10 threes, 9 rebounds, 10 assists), Melton 3 (1/4 threesome), Niang 7 (1/6 threesome), Reed, Harrell 2, Maxey 10 (1/5 threesome), Tybull 2, Milton 8 (2/3 threesome)
MAGIC: Banquero 13 (0/6 trebles, 9 rebounds), Fr. Wagner 13 (1/7 trebles), Carter 9 (0/5 trebles, 13 rebounds), Fultz 18, Harris 11 (3/8 trebles), M. Wagner 6 (0/3 threes), Ball 2, Anthony 11, Proposes 11 (2/4 3-pointers).
Grizzlies – Trailblazers 112-122
Despite the problems that arose after the jam (Nurkic, Grant), the Blazers ended the game in Memphis impressively and with a 38:22 partial victory over the Grizzlies 122:112. Undoubtedly, Damian Lillard’s 42 points and 10 assists were the main reason Portland is still clinging in the play-in tournament fight.
THE DODECALPTA: 32-26, 57-52, 90-84, 112-122
GRAY: Jackson 18 (7 rebounds), Tillman 4 (10 rebounds), Brooks 9 (1/6 3-pointers), Morad 32* (3/7 3-pointers, 9 rebounds, 12 assists), Bain 17 (2/7 3 points), Clark 8 (7 rebounds), Aldama 10, Williams 5 (1), Jones 6 (1), Green 3 (1)
BLAZER: Grant 18(1), Nurkic, Lillard 42(5/13 trebles, 8 rebounds, 10 assists), Hart, Simmons 26(3/7 trebles), Eubanks 11(11 rebounds), Watford 5(1), Walker 2 , Little 2, Peyton 7(1), Sharpe 9(3/5 3-pointers)
Rockets – Thunder 112-106
On the most productive night of this year’s Eric Gordon (25 points) trying to sell before the close, the Rockets turned the game against the Thunder to take the win 112-106. It was Houston’s third win in five games.
THE DODECALPTA: 34-25, 67-58, 84-86, 112-106
MISSILES: Smith 9 (1 three-pointer, 7 rebounds), Martin 18 (1 three-pointer, 7 rebounds), Senggun 10 (12 rebounds), Gordon 25 (3/6 three-pointers), Nix 8 (7 rebounds), Fernando 4, Eason 20 ( 1 three-pointer, 13 rebounds), Tate 4, Matthews 3(1), Christopher 11
THUNDER: Jaylin Williams 7(1), Jaylen Williams 8(2 3-pointers, 6 rebounds), Gilgeous-Alexander 24(8 rebounds), Joe 3(1), Giddy 20(2/6 3-pointers, 8 rebounds, 8 assists), Bazley 3 (9 rebounds), Dieng 2, K. Williams 13 (1 3-pointers, 6 rebounds), Muskala 6 (1), man 18 (4/3 pointers), Wiggins 2
Spurs – Kings 109-119
Domantas Sabonis changed tactics, putting aside the numbers of a triple-double and starting the point-making machine that hit a season-high against Spurs. Of course, the Lithuanian forward has been the leader with 34 points on 15/20 shooting for Sacramento, who have won nine of their last 12 games.
THE DODECALPTA: 31-30, 54-61, 84-89, 109-119
SPURS: Sochan Bates-Diop 4 (6 rebounds), K. Johnson 18 (1/5 threes, 8 rebounds, 5 assists), Poelt 18 (12 rebounds), Jones, Robbie 5 (1), Collins 14, McDermott 5 (1 ), S. Johnson 4, Richardson 19 (2/6 3-pointers, 8 rebounds), Brainham 22 (3/5 3-pointers, 5 assists), Wesley
KINGS: Sabonis 34 (1 treble, 11 rebounds, 4 assists), Barnes 14 (2/4 trebles, 6 rebounds), Murray 2, Fox 31 (2/4 trebles, 10 assists), Hürter 5 (1), Lyles 5, Metou 4, Mitchell, Davis 2, Monk 22 (2/3 3pts, 5 assists)
Jazz – Birds of Prey 131-128
Fred VanVleet did everything “basketball” possible to give the Raptors the win in Salt Lake, but against a team with more solutions his own triple-double and second of his career (34 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) was not enough the end. The Jazz had Markkanen as the leading scorer, but Mike Conley cleaned up the wash in the final with a crucial three-pointer and accurate shots.
THE DODECALPTA: 31-25, 65-60, 96-92, 131-128
JAZZ: Olynyk 2, Markkanen 28 (4/9 threes, 13 rebounds), Kessler 17 (14 rebounds), Conley 19 (8 assists), Clarkson 23 (5/12 threes, 5 assists), Vanderbilt 6, Gay 4, Küster 12 (2/4 threes), Beasley 14 (4/11 threes), Agbaji 6 (2/3 threes)
birds of prey: Siakam 21 (10 rebounds, 5 assists), Achiua 13 (6 rebounds), Barnes 18 (2/6 3-pointers), VanVleet 34 (4/9 3-pointers, 12 rebounds, 10 assists), Trent 20 (3 /4 3-pointers), Young 2, Buscher 16 (1 3-pointers, 5 rebounds), Koloko 2, Flynn 2, Bandon
Suns – Hawks 100-132
After four losses in their last five games, the Hawks put out the sun in Phoenix. They shot a combined 57% on offense and hit 19 three-pointers. They left no room for the Suns, who disappointed with their lack of competitiveness as the lead opened up. They even lost by 43 points in a match where Chris Paul only had 3 assists!
THE DODECALPTA: 23-26, 47-66, 67-102, 100-132
CHANCE: Craig 7 (1 3-pointers, 8 rebounds), Johnson 6 (1), Bridges 23 (1/7 3-pointers, 7 assists), Ayton 20 (9 rebounds), Paul 3, Saric 11, Wainwright 4, Okogie 2, Biyobo 2, Landal 6
hawks: Collins 9 (1), Hunter 15 (1), Capela 9 (10 rebounds), Young 20 (3/3 threes, 12 assists), Murray 21 (4/7 threes, 6 rebounds, 8 assists), Kaminski 2, Okongwu 17(1), Greif 5(1), J. Holliday 5(1), Johnson 6(11 rebounds), Bogdanovic 18(4/7 trebles), A. Holliday 5(1), Forrest, Krejci
Source: sport 24
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