Resounding defeat in this night's round in the NBA of the leaders in East Philadelphia at the hands of Golden State. It ended 107-96 for the Warriors, and it was above all a personal triumph for Steph Curry who signed 49 points and 10 triples. Joel Embiid was the best of the Sixers, with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. For Golden State, access to the playoffs is getting closer and closer.
The Phoenix Suns, second in the west, won the key match of this round against the Bucks, third in the east, 128-127, with the decisive basket signed at the sound of the first overtime by Devin Booker.
Utah Jazz, leaders of the Western Conference, humiliated the Lakers, who have now slipped to fifth place, winning away against the reigning champions with a score of 111-97.
In the other challenges of this round, Denver's victory over Memphis for 139-137, thanks to 47 points by Nikola Jokic, who also signed 15 rebounds and 8 assists, should be noted. Finally, the success of the Wizards on Oklahoma 119-107, and of the Spurs on Indiana for 109-94.