THE Pacers d’Indiana certainly don’t have the solution when it comes time to face the best team in the NBA East. They fell to the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season in a scathing 121-78 defeat.
The Pistons’ attack was well balanced, with five players able to shine and score more than 10 points. Duncan Robinson (16 points), Cade Cunninghmam (16 points), Javonte Green (16 points), Jalen Duren (15 points) et Caris LeVert (10 points) energized the attack and made short work of the Pacers.
For Indiana, Jarace Walker was the best of his team with 13 points and five rebounds. Johnny Furphy et Quenton Jackson had a difficult evening, ending the evening with records of -34 and -33 in the plus and minus column.
The Pacers are still in last place in the NB Eastern Conference, having only 10 wins this season and 33 losses. The only positive element on the table, Quebecer Benedict Mathurin could make a return to the game in the coming days, he who is still injured in the thumb of his right hand.
The Thunder stumbles in Miami
Alex Caruso was unable to make his three-point shot late in the fourth quarter and the Thunder d’Oklahoma City lost by the mark of 122 to 120 against the Heat de Miami.
Bam Adebayo led Miami’s offense with 30 points and 12 rebounds, while Pelle Larsson (16 points), Andrew Wiggins (15 points) et Norman Powell (19 points) contributed to the success of the Florida team.
For Oklahoma City, SGA was once again the figurehead of the Thunder offense. Gilgeous-Alexander completed his evening with 39 points, by far the highest total on his team. His best teammate was Aaron Wiggins with 18 points. The Quebecois Luguentz there finished the game with just two points and four rebounds in just under 22 minutes of play on the court.
OKC ends a five-game winning streak, still in first place in the Western Conference ahead of Spurs de San Antonio. The Heat remain eighth in the East ahead of the Bulls, having won five of their last 10 games.
Elsewhere in the NBA
Celtics 132 – Hawks 106
BOS : Jaylen Brown was sensational with 41 points and six rebounds. Sam Hauser also did well with 30 points and six rebounds. Derrick White also stood out with 12 assists.
ATL : Mr. Okongwu (21 points) et Nickeil Alexander-Walker (18 points) were the best for Atlanta. Five players also managed to grab at least seven rebounds in the game.
Suns 106 – Knicks 99
PHO : Devin Booker was the spark for his team with 27 points. Mark Williams also stood out with 14 points and nine rebounds.
NYK: The good work of AND Anunoby (21 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (23 points) and Miles McBride (23 points) was not enough for the Knicks who suffered a third defeat in a row.
Timberwolves 123 – Spurs 126
MIN : Performance of 55 pointsAnthony Edwards wasn’t enough for Minnesota. Jaden McDaniels also stood out with 20 points.
SAS : Victor Wembanyama was once again smoking hot with 39 points and 9 rebounds. His teammates De’Aaron Fox (25 points, 12 assists) and Keldon Johnson (20 points) also contributed to the victory.
Hornets 116 – Warriors 136
CHA : Brandon Miller (28 points, six rebounds) and Could Knueppel (24 points, 11 rebounds) were the best for the Hornets in the defeat.
GSW : Eight Warriors players scored more than 10 points in the game. Draymond Green (20 points) and De’Anthony Melton (24 points) were the most prolific scorers. Stephen Curry made only two of his eight three-pointers.
Jazz 120 – Mavericks 138
UTA : Keyonte George (29 points) et Brice Sensabaugh (25 points) led the Jazz attack. Kyle Filipowski was the best in rebounds with 12.
DAL : Klay Thompson (23 points) Brandon Williams (22 points) et Max Christie (22 points) united their efforts in victory.
Lakers 116 – Trail Blazers 132
LAK : LeBron James scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
BY : Shaedon Sharpe was the most efficient of his team with 25 points. Doubled with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Donovan Clingan.