Loses to measure the leaders of the Western Conference, but remains at the top of the standings, even if the Phoenix Suns are getting closer and closer.
Surprising results in tonight's round in the NBA, but no ranking earthquakes.
Utah Jazz lost 105-104 to Minnesota, their beast this season.
So far the Timberwolves, penultimate in the standings, have won 3 out of three matches against Utah;
there are so many if you think that in the whole championship so far Minnesota has taken home only 18 victories.
Behind Utah the Suns are increasingly threatening, winners tonight in the match against the New York Knicks for 118-110. A victory far from obvious, given that the New Yorkers were returning from nine victories in a row. Negative evening instead for the Clippers, third in the west, beaten 120-103 by the Pelicans. Also in the Californian house, the Lakers returned to success, still without Lebron Jmes. Tonight they defeated the Orlando Magic 114-103, and stopped a streak of three consecutive knockouts that dropped the reigning champions to even fifth place.
On the east front, the Sixers currently second behind the Nets trimmed a hefty 121-90 in Oklahoma. Unexpected and very heavy defeat also for Atlanta at Detroit, rear. The Hawks came out beaten 100-86.
In the other playoff challenges, the important victory of the Spurs over the Wizards for 146-143 should be noted. The Texans therefore continue to hope, while Memphis trembles, beaten by Denver 120-96.