Denver (31:43) - Phoenix (14:60) 140: 130.
While the defenses did not stabilize for this game in full force, the battle for the top spot between the Suns and the Nuggets rose to a high level of tension.
It was a fickle game, with Denver appearing on the road to victory in the third quarter, but then Phoenix woke up led by Devin Booker, closing the gap and not looking back on the road to victory.
Morning showcased his full offensive arsenal en route to 49 points and 10 assists, leaving in the shadow the return of the great Chris Paul.
The latter scored 17 points and handed out 13 assists, in his first game since the All-Star break.
Michael Bridges was the third rib on the run for the Suns' win, scoring 22 points with 8 of 9 from the field, while the opponent was mostly Nikola Jukic, who scored 28 points but was unable to stop Phoenix.
Chris Paul (left).
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Memphis (23:51) - Indiana (49:25) 103: 133.
The Grizzlies' offensive explosion ended the game already after one quarter, at the end of which they led by 21 points over the Pacers.
Without the injured Ja Morant, Memphis displayed focused team ability, and even tickled the 40-yard line before downshifting.
Bain escapes to defend Indiana.
Forgot the lack of Morant,
Desmond Bain led the Grizzlies with 30 points and a place in the playoffs is now guaranteed.
Lance Stevenson scored 25 for Indiana.
Toronto (32:41) - Cleveland (32:41) 104: 117.
In a battle for an automatic ticket to the playoffs, the Raptors defeated the Cavaliers and equaled them in balance and sixth place in the East.
Toronto led throughout most of the game, though Cleveland did not give up, at least until the final quarter, in which Pascal Siacom led the Raptors' escape, finishing the game with 35 points.
Laurie Markanen led the losing scorers with 20 points, but Darius Garland's help with 18 points and 10 assists also did not help - the Cavaliers will try to slip from the playoffs.
Siakam with the ball.
35 points and a critical victory,
New Orleans (42:31) - Chicago (31:42) 109: 126.
The Bulls' fall continues, after suffering a fifth loss in six games, this time against the Pelicans.
It was a close game, until towards the fourth quarter, then New Orleans put together a 2:17 run to finish the story.
Devanuta Graham with 30 points, CJ McCollum with 25 Vionas and Lancionas with 16 points and 19 rebounds led the Pelicans to victory.
Zack Lavine with 39 ballet points over all the Bulls
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