(ANSA) - ROME, FEBRUARY 20 - Tonight's cloud match in the NBA went to the Clippers: the Californians defeated Utah Jazz, leaders of the Western Conference, for 116-112, which so far has kept an impressive roadmap and came from nine wins in a row.
IClippers won the race 116-112 thanks also to Kawhi Leonard, who signed 29 points;
in Utah, on the other hand, Donovan Mitchell's 35 points were not served.
The result, however, did not change the ranking: Utah always remains firmly in first place, while the Clippers are confirmed at the top.
The Eastern Conference leaders, Philadelphia, did not miss the target, however, who defeated the Chicago Bulls by 112-105 with a super game of Joel Embiid, author of a fabulous double double of 50 points and 17 rebounds.
Also in the east there is also the return to success of the Bucks, who are going through a negative period after a brilliant start to the season.
Milwaukee's team came from 5 consecutive kocos, costing the loss of second place.
Tonight iBucks won against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 98-85, trailed by the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, who set his seal on 29 points, 19 rebounds and 8 assists.
Danilo Gallinari also on the field, for him 9 points.
In terms of rankings in the east, Boston also won over Atlanta 121-109.
While in the west Phoenix bent the Pelicans132-114.
Finally, it is worth noting the 50 points scored by Jamal Murrain in the challenge that Denver won against the Cavs 120-103.
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