In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers won 121-116 away from the Detroit Pistons. The tension between Lakers star player LeBron James and Pistons center Isaiah Stewart marked the match.
NBA continued with 5 matches. The Lakers managed to win the Pistons game, trailing 15 points (99-84) in the last 12 minutes. In the third quarter, the tension between Lakers star player LeBron James and Pistons center Isaiah Stewart marked the match.
Stewart, whose right eyebrow was opened by James’ elbow blow during the rebound struggle during the free throw, could not control his anger and walked on his opponent. Stewart, who could not calm down despite the intervention of his teammates, technical committee and referees, was taken to the locker room with difficulty.
Stewart was sent off for two technical fouls. James, on the other hand, was ejected for only the second time in his 1318-game regular season career for unsportsmanlike fouls.
Anthony Davis, who played with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks, 4 steals, Russell Westbrook who produced 26 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, and Carmelo Anthony who came from the side to record 18 points carried the Lakers to the victory.
Jerami Grant was the field’s top scorer with 36 points for the Pistons. Cade Cunningham had a triple double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Warriors and Suns keep winning
Western Conference leader Golden State Warriors won their 15th game in their 17th game, while their follower Phoenix Suns won their 12th game in a row.
Having the league’s highest winning percentage, the Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-104 at home. Jordan Poole led the Warriors with 33 points and Andrew Wiggins with 32 points.
The Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-97. Deandre Ayton, who struggled with 21 points and 8 rebounds, and Cameron Johnson, who scored 22 points, came forward in the Suns, where 6 players scored in double digits.
Results
Los Angeles Clippers v Dallas Mavericks: 97-91
Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Lakers: 116-121
Phoenix Suns-Denver Nuggets: 126-97
Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks: 109-103
Golden State Warriors v Toronto Raptors: 119-104
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