Aside from Washington's game against Orlando, there were eight more games tonight (Wednesday-Thursday) when we focused on the intriguing encounter between Brooklyn - which claims the crown - and Chicago which is in a great season so far and the encounter between Sacramento and the Lakers that is improving.
Chicago (12:27) - Brooklyn (14:26) 138: 112
From the beginning of the year the Bulls have not stopped receiving compliments for their ability and rightly so, with of course the one who gets the most attention being Damar Druzen.
But tonight, claiming the crown provided a statement of intent with her best game this year.
For only the 16th time the guest's three stars - Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving - have collaborated and shown what their potential is.
Durant finished the game with 27 points and 9 assists, Harden added 25 points and 16 assists, Patty Mills contributed 21 while Kyrie, who is trying to get back in shape after missing half a season provided 9 points.
For the loser, Zac Lavine excelled for the host with 22 points, Drusen added 14 and Wojciech provided 14 of his own.
Durant vs. Druzen, tonight, Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento (27:17) - L.A. Lakers (21:21) 116: 125
After the Lakers seemed to be starting to recover when they scored four straight wins, tonight the name recorded a second straight loss.
LeBron James again provided the goods with 34 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds but that was not enough.
Malik Monk did try to help him when he contributed 22 points, but Russell Westbrook was again very bad offensively and finished with only 8 points.
With the winner, Diaron Fox excelled with 29 points, Harrison Barnes added 23 and Tyler Haliberton provided 14 and 10 assists.
Bradley vs. Fox, Tonight, Photo: AFP
Indiana (27:15) - Boston (21:21) 119: 100
Just a few days ago Boston defeated the Pacers after overtime but tonight things went much easier for her, much thanks to a very good performance by her stars - Jaylen Brown who finished with 34 points and Jason Taitum who provided 33 of his own.
At Indiana, Miles Turner finished with 18 as the leading scorer, Domantas Savonis provided 17 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds, but that was too little.
Savonis surrounded by Boston defense, Photo: AFP
Other results tonight:
Philadelphia (17:23) - Charlotte (19:23) 109: 98, Atlanta (23:17) - Miami (15:26) 115: 91, New York Knicks (21:21) - Dallas (19 : 22) 85: 108, San Antonio (26:15) - Houston (31:12) 128: 124, Utah (14:28) - Cleveland (18:24) 111: 91.
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