After missing the game against New York for the first suspension of his career, LeBron James returned to the field and played the best game of the season, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory away from home against the Indiana Pacers (124-116), albeit overtime. For Lbj 39 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
The protagonist of the Golden State Warriors' comeback from -19 against the Philadelphia 76ers (116-96) is Juan Toscano-Anderson, thanks to 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The match between Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns (115-120) was resolved in the final match after Ricky Rubio missed three free throws in the final match. They surprise the Houston Rockets, who broke their 15-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls (118-113).
Danilo Gallinari contributed 10 points to the away victory of the Atlanta Hawks over the San Antonio Spurs (124-106): he took just four shots (one scored) but was infallible from the line (8/8), also adding three assists and two rebounds in his 22 minutes on the pitch.
The Brooklyn Nets easily overtook the Boston Celtics (123-104) on the road to take their fourth straight win. Anthony Edwards (33 points and 14 rebounds) led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a fifth win in a row: the Miami Heat (113-101) were at the expense. The New Orleans Pelicans held the Washington Wizards (127-102) for the entire match, with their fourth defeat in five games.
Overcoming the Detroit Pistons 114-93 thanks also to 33 points by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks, reigning champions, are now sixth in the East. The Utah Jazz got the better of the Oklahoma City Thunder (110-104) with a Jordan Clarkson from 20 points off the bench.
Away from home, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic (106-99) with a 27-point Terry Rozier.
Two red cards (Robert Covington and De'Aaron Fox) and six technical fouls in the match won by the Sacramento Kings against Portland (125-121) despite Damian Lillard's 32 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies bounced back in the second half of the game by staying down against the Toronto Raptors (113-126) who sported a super Gary Trent Jr.