Without the first of the class for rest, in tonight's shift in the NBA the second and third were confirmed in their respective positions, winning all their respective challenges.
In the east, the Brooklyn Nets win in the derby against the New York Knicks for 117-112, and consolidated second place behind the Sixers.
In great evidence James Harden, who signed the tenth triple double of the season (21 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists), but in terms of points he did better than him Kyrie Irving, scoring 34.
The Bucks, third in the standings, went to win at the Washington Wizards 133-122.
The usual Greek performer Giannis Antetokounmpo, who in just over half an hour of play has signed his ninth triple double this year (31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists).
In the Western Conference, so far dominated by Utah Jazz, the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-99, placing their sixth victory in their last seven games, and leave behind, in third place, the Lakers who overwhelmed by 128-97 Golden State.
Triple double for Lebron James who in half an hour of play signs 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
The Clippers, currently fourth, away winners against the Mavericks for 109-99 keep pace with the first ones.
In the other challenges, the success of the Hornets over the Kings for 122-116 and that of Denver over Indiana for 121-106 should be noted;
finally an easy success of the Spurs on the Pistons for 109-99