Oklahoma City extended its current NBA-best winning streak to 13 on Thursday, when star Stephen Curry made a flawless 8/8 three-pointer, a new personal best that allowed of the Warriors in defeating the 76ers.
– Thunder alone in the West –
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished out eight assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-98, which improved the record of the Western Conference leaders (28-5).
The Thunder have, by far, the best record in the West and are trailed only in the East by Cleveland (29-4). This streak is the longest for the Thunder since the team left Seattle in 2008.
– The Celtics on the gong –
The Boston Celtics, reigning champions, won by winning in the last moments of Minnesota (118-115).
Without Jaylen Brown (shoulder) or Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), they can rely on Jayson Tatum (33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists).
Donte DiVincenzo made three free throws to bring the Timberwolves within 118-115 with 28 seconds left, but Anthony Edwards missed a three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Boston the win.
– “It’s cool!” curry fun –
Quadruple NBA champion Stephen Curry made 8 out of 8 three-point shots: this is the first time he has achieved 100% of many long-range shots attempted. He scored 30 points to lead the victory of the Golden State Warriors against Philadelphia 139-105.
Despite the sprained right thumb, the 36-year-old leader and holder of the record for three-point shots in NBA history is not far from the record for flawless three-pointers, held by Jalen Brunson, Ben Gordon and Latrell Sprewell, who made 9 of 9 shots.
“Sometimes a little injury makes you focus on what you need to do,” Curry explained, “it’s good to do something the first time!”
When he faced, Joel Embiid for the 76ers, failed to respond despite 28 points and 14 rebounds.
– LeBron James, 40 years, 38 points –
At the age of 40, LeBron James continues to impress: the Lakers star scored 38 points and eight assists to allow the Los Angeles team to defeat Portland, 114 to 106, despite the absence of Anthony Davis, victim of tingling in the left ankle.
The Lakers are 6th in the West with a mixed record (19-14).
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