Tonight's shift in the NBA brought the news that everyone already knew, but which had never been formalized, namely James Harden's desire to leave the Rockets.
The champion talked about it at the end of the game lost at home against the Lakers for 117-100.
Harden, said the 'beard', a player with an average of over 30 points per game, said the "situation is unsustainable".
Hinting that his suitcase is ready.
The evening brought back the smile among the Sixers, who returned to victory against Miami for 137-134 with the fabulous performance of Joel Embiid who signed 45 points and 16 rebounds, making them forget the last setbacks.
The Sixers had got off to a great start this season, taking the summit in the east.
Then some cases of covid and isolation rearranged the team, marking setbacks and the loss of leadership.
Return to success tonight also for the Nets, 122-116 over Denver.
Turn to forget instead for the Cavs, who at home remedy a heavy defeat by Utah Jazz, with a very high differential: 117-87.
Finally another home tumble, this time by Golden State, 104-95 ko with the Pacers.
In the standings, in the east there is Boston in command followed by the Sixers;
to the west the Lakers, followed by Utah Jazz.