Only three games were played tonight (Tuesday-Wednesday) in the NBA League, with the reigning champions Milwaukee (6: 5) defeating Philadelphia 109: 118 (4: 8) away thanks to another performance by Yannis Antocompo and the host's lackluster lineup.
After a close game in most stages, Philly led 101: 102 a little less than six minutes into the game, except that from here the Bucks went for a 7:17 run and closed out an interest.
The Greek freak scored 31 points and picked up 16 rebounds, receiving assistance from Grayson Allen, who added 25 points and an important three in the fourth quarter that helped secure Milwaukee's second win in the last seven games.
Bobby Fortis scored 19 points for the NBA champion, a day after the traditional visit to President Joe Biden at the White House.
Jero Holiday, Tonight, Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Tyrese Maxi scored 31 points in the host ranks, who had to make do for the second time in a row without Joel Ambide, who is one of four Sixers players suspended following the league’s Corona protocol, alongside Tobias Harris, Matisse Thaybull and Isaiah Joe.
Utah (3: 8) - Atlanta (8: 4) 98: 110
For the second time in five days, Utah defeats Atlanta.
Donovan Mitchell led with 27 points, Bojan Bogdanovic added 18, Jordan Clarkson finished with 16, and Rudy Guber added 9 points and 14 rebounds.
Mitchell and O'Neill.
The defense in the last quarter made the difference, Photo: AP
On the other hand, Atlanta scored 18 threes at 51% but that was not enough for them to win, mainly due to Utah's defense that allowed them to score just two saddle baskets in the final 6.5 minutes of the game.
Kevin Herter (28 points) and Trey Young (27 points) stood out for the loser, but in the fourth quarter they both did not score a single point.
Los Angeles Clippers (4: 6) - Portland (6: 5) 109: 117
After a bad start to a 4-1 record, the Clippers continue to recover and tonight extended their winning streak to five with a home win over Portland.
Paul George led the winner with 24 points, Reggie Jackson added 23, and Nicola Batum scored 22 points.
The losers were led by Damien Lillard with 27 points and Norman Powell with 23, with the Blazers still without an away win this season (5: 0).
In the atom.
The Clippers' streak continues, Photo: -USA TODAY Sports