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Bucks and Clippers were hungry

2020-02-29T08:45:26.720Z


Milwaukee, undisputed leader in the East, made a mouthful of Oklahoma City on Friday in the NBA, as did the Clippers who devoured Denver, to pick up 2nd place in the West.


Milwaukee record
Already qualified for the playoffs, the Bucks pulverized Oklahoma City (133-86). Their third victory of the season with more than 40 points apart, equaling the NBA record in the matter. Their differential is currently 12.8 points apart on average. If they maintain it by the end of the regular season, it will be another historic performance to their credit. The game was already folded at the break, with the Bucks finishing the second quarter on a 24-4 to lead 70-47. After which their lead peaked at 51 points. Deprived of his lieutenant Khris Middleton (neck), Giannis Antetokounmpo did not have to struggle for a long time to display his power, since he managed 32 points (at 13/20), 13 rebounds and 6 assists in 27 minutes . Increasingly a favorite in his succession for the MVP trophy, he made his eighth game of the season at least 30 pts in less than 30 minutes.

With this 51st victory in 59 games, Milwaukee increased their lead over their Toronto runner-up, who was surprised at home by Charlotte (99-96). The Raptors, deprived of Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and weighed down by an address at half mast (33/95 on shots), could see Boston join them in 2nd place in the event of a victory against Houston on Saturday.

Clippers are gaining strength
Since Kawhi Leonard ordered his teammates to pull themselves together after three consecutive defeats, the Clippers have chained three wins. The last face to Denver, his rival for the Lakers' dolphin spot, was impressive (132-103). LA, carried by Paul George and Leonard authors of 24 and 19 points each in 25 minutes, demonstrated a collective show of strength, his substitutes scoring 73 points. Especially his two recruits Marcus Morris and Reggie Jackson seem to blend perfectly into the rotation and the systems in place. A good pick for the play-offs. Here they are back in the ranking at the height of the Nuggets where only Nikola Jokic has floated (21 pts, 9 rbds).

Miami spoils Doncic's birthday
No gift for Luka. The day of his 21 years, the Slovenian (23 pts, 10 assists, 0/6 behind the arc) and his Mavs underwent the law of Miami, which found colors in a delicate period (126-118). This third victory in ten games, the Heat (4th) deserved it by reconnecting with its high-intensity basketball, especially in defense. And he has been solid where he has been fishing lately, namely in the 4th quarter, winning 38-25. Jimmy Butler finished with 26 units (5 rbds), well helped by the 42 points accumulated by the four players from the bench. Side Mavericks (7th in the West), to note the very beautiful but vain performance of Seth Curry (37 pts, 8/9 at long distance).

Pelicans point their beak
Since Zion Williamson's big NBA debut, fifteen games which already testify to his enormous potential, New Orleans is no longer the same team. And it shows in the standings, since she is 9th in the West, now two wins from Memphis after her victory against Cleveland (116-104) and the Grizzlies' defeat against Sacramento (104-101). This sixth success in ten games, the Pelicans again owed it to Williamson (24 pts, 11/16 on penalties), who became the first player under 20 in NBA history for the occasion to score 20 points in 10 consecutive matches. The excellent winger Brandon Ingram (29 pts, 7 assists, 6 rbds) was also dominant. Their dynamics are such that they now compete for 8th place (occupied by Memphis), synonymous with play-offs and the subject of a fierce battle, with also Portland, Sacramento and San Antonio.

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Source: lefigaro

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