The two teams went blow for blow until the last quarter time, during which the Bucks took off slightly, carried by Giannis Antetokounmpo, author of 36 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. “Superb victory. I'm happy that we were able to put on the show for our fans and develop good habits thanks to these matches, but that's all, ”tempered the Greek winger. “They don't mean anything,” he said. Nobody will remember these meetings when we are in the playoffs. ” Milwaukee, with a total of 41 wins for 24 losses, goes back to third place in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Nets (43-23), who suffer their third loss in a row. Kyrie Irving (38 points) and Kevin Durant (32) scored 70 points for Brooklyn, who didwere not enough for a franchise once again deprived of injured James Harden.
The Suns leading the West
The Phoenix Suns, by winning their fifth game in a row against the Cleveland Cavaliers (134-118 in overtime), regained the lead in the Western Conference ahead of the Utah Jazz. Devin Booker, author of 31 points, six rebounds and five assists, helped the Suns, who had already secured their place for the playoffs. But the now leaders of the Western Conference were pushed to their limits by Cleveland, who was playing only for pride after being mathematically eliminated from the race for the playoffs 24 hours earlier. The Suns led by 12 points midway through the third quarter, before the Cavs tied at 114-114 with 24 seconds to go. The 15-0 inflicted by Phoenix at the start of overtime then left the Cavaliers no chance.Chris Paul had a good game for the Suns, with 23 points, 16 assists and six rebounds, against 22 points for his partner Mikal Bridges. Isaac Okoro and Collin Sexton have scored 32 and 29 points respectively for Cleveland.
In New Orleans, the Pelicans won 108-103 against the Golden State Warriors.
Eleventh in the Western Conference, they keep a little hope of participating in the playoffs.
The results of the night:
Miami-
Dallas
113-127
LA Clippers
-Toronto 105-100
New Orleans
-Golden State 108-103
Oklahoma City-
Sacramento
99-103
Cleveland-
Phoenix
118-134 (ap)
Detroit-
Charlotte
99- 102
Milwaukee
-Brooklyn 124-118
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