Paolo Banchero was once again the protagonist among the Orlando Magic, scoring 18 points in the victory achieved by the Florida franchise over San Antonio (133-113) in one of the many games played last night in the NBA.
The 50 points scored by Luka Doncic in Dallas' 112-106 victory in Houston stand out on the other fields, with the Slovenian also recording ten assists and eight rebounds, the return to victory after three defeats by the Celtics, who thanks to 121-109 inflicted on Minnesota regain first place in the Eastern Conference, and the success of the Grizzlies at home in Phoenix (125-100) in the big match of the Western Conference.
In Orlando the game was decided in the second half, when the Magic changed gears and in addition to the points of Banchero (plus six rebounds and four assists) they had those of Wagner (21) and Anthony (23) to bring the play-ins closer of the Eastern Conference.
Brown and Tatum had 36 and 30 points, respectively, as the Celtics beat the Timberwolves (121-109).
"We've been stuck a bit, it's nice to taste victory again," said Brown, but another tough match is expected on Sunday with another rival, the Milwaukee Bucks, who despite Antetokounmpo (26 points, 13 rebounds) are not they managed to avoid defeat in Brooklyn (118-110), at home to the Nets, who instead reached their eighth consecutive victory.
The challenge in the West between the Suns and the Grizzlies was dominated by the guests,
to the twentieth victory of the season.
Memphis got off to a strong start, immediately gaining a large lead that they were able to defend until the end and stay first.
Very hot final in New York, where with a two-point shot with 0.1 seconds left, DeRozan gave the Chicago Bulls the victory over the Knicks (118-117).
Finally, LeBron James' Lakers (34 points) lost 130-134 to the Charlotte Hornets