Miami - Utah 115: 118.
The two leaders of the West met for a battle of power demonstration.
By the closing minutes it looked like there was only one team on the field, Miami, who knew, with a bit of luck, to block during the visitors' comeback attempt from minus 19.
The Jazz were three distances from overtime, with the return of the injured Donovan Mitchell back in shape, but even his 37 points were not enough, as was the great help in the form of 18 points from Mike Conley.
On the other hand, Tyler Hiro led the winners with 29 points and Jimmy Butler added 27 points, but most of the compliments went to Kyle Laurie, who finished the game with a fine triple-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Dallas - Boston 104: 107.
How much fun an almighty player is on your side, think the Mavericks fans after another flash by Luka Doncic, who defeated the Celtics for them in a close game.
The Slovenian had 33 points tonight, but the last three are worth more than anything he has done before.
Just before the buzzer, in front of a double guard and an impossible angle, he took his famous step back, across the arch, and buried a three that made everyone who saw her jump along with him.
Dallas had its third win in its last four games, while Boston was halted after two straight wins, missing out on Jaylen Brown and relying too heavily on Jason Taitum.
The latter may have been excellent with 32 points and 11 rebounds, but where were the rest?
Doncic scores the incredible three-pointer.
Unbelievable, Photo: IP
Chicago - Philadelphia 114: 105.
The Eastern leader does not stop.
The Sixers did not give much chance to the stubborn Bulls, who admittedly started the season well, but saw the visitors complete at their expense a sixth consecutive victory.
The mighty Joel Ambide was again Philly's main man with 30 points and 15 rebounds, and also one unintentional punch that hit Lonzo Ball from the opponent and was forgiven by the referees.
Furkan Kurkmaz was the No. 1 assistant from Philly's bench with seven threes en route to 25 points.
Zack Lavine scored 32 points for Chicago, but even the help from Darmar Druzen who scored 25 of his own was not enough against the Sixers, who look powerful after 10 games from the start of the season.
Ambide.
He's just great, Photo: EP
Portland - LA Lakers 90: 105.
Without LeBron James and without Anthony Davis coming off the floor after seven minutes (abdominal pain), the Lakers continue to look particularly awkward, and the Blazers said thank you and took the game easily.
After a 22-point lead at the end of the first quarter and a record lead in the final 28 minutes, Portland made another discount to the Lakers' remnants, who placed Malik Monk as the leading scorer with 13 points.
Russell Westbrook?
The 8 points in less than ten percent of the field tell everything.
The Blazers, who scored 42 points in the third quarter, had Damien Lillard with 25 points and Yusuf Norkic who dominated under the baskets with 17 rebounds alongside 15 points.
Denver - Houston 94:95.
The Nuggets were on the verge of great embarrassment against the unfortunate Rockets, but at the last minute Nikola Jukic arrived and saved them with a tremendous defensive move, which once again shows how diverse this fantastic player is.
Denver did not think she would get entangled at home against one of the weakest teams in the league, but rolled into a close game in which the final ball was in Houston’s hands.
Jason Tate was already on his way to a surprise victory basket, but the mighty Serb blocked him miraculously and left the W in Denver.
The Nuggets lost the injured Michael Porter Jr. early in the game, but got 28 points, 14 rebounds and of course one crucial block from Yukic.
Daniel Theis scored 18 for the losers.
Jukic on defense.
Air umbrella, Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix - Atlanta 117: 121.
The affair of the "abusive" owner does not stop the Suns, who are on a streak of four victories and show impressive composure.
From minus 12 in the final quarter, Phoenix knew to return under the leadership of Devin Booker, who scored 16 points out of 38 in that quarter.
Chris Paul was by his side in a great game of 16 points and 13 assists.
Trey Young was excellent at the Hawks with 31 points and 13 rebounds, but in the closing moments the ball actually went to Bogdan Bogdanovic, who took a crucial shot to three and hit nothing.
