New NBA night with many irons in the fire, which also saw the Boston Celtics in the protagonists. The reigning champions bounced back to success after the slip-up in Toronto, comfortably winning against Orlando Magic with an excellent Jayson Tatum 30 points and 6 rebounds helped by the good Kristaps Porzingis with 23 points.
In the east, however, the race of the gods stopped New York Knicks, who suffered their sixth defeat in the last nine games against Minnesota Timberwolves without Karl-Anthony Towns, the ex of the day. Minnie escaped in the last partial with the great Anthony Edwards with 36 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. On the same side, third consecutive victory for Milwaukee where Giannis Antetokounmoo dominated against Toronto: 35 points and 13 assists for the final 130-112.
In the west, the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder without Shai Gilgeous Alexander (left for rest) will fall against the Dallas Maverickswho won 106-98. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points and 5 assists which was also driven by the good performance of Naji Marshall from the bench with 14 and 10 rebounds. The third place is more concrete for i The Memphis Grizzlies, who gave the San Antonio Spurs a good lesson with a good applause in the second half. by Victor Wembanyama (19, 12 and 6 rebounds): without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane put on a leading performance with 22 points and 14 assists, the best Santi Aldama with 29 points and 8 rebounds.
Behind the Grizzlies is Denver Nuggets, who returned to success against the Miami Heat in the re-edition of the 2023 Finals: The game dominated and closed 113-130, where Nikola Jokic signed another double double of his career with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists with an impressive 9/12 from the field. The Florida franchise is still smiling for Jimmy Butler is back on the field after being suspended (18 points and 3 rebounds). Second win in a row for i The Los Angeles Lakers, who dominated the Brooklyn Nets and defend the sixth place in the West, LeBron James usually had a great performance with 29 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds but Austin Reaves was the protagonist with a career high of 38 points.
NBA, THE RESULT OF THE NIGHT (18 JANUARY)
Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic 121-94
The New York Knicks-Minnesota Timberwolves 99-116
New Orleans Pelicans-Utah Jazzz 136-123
Chicago Bulls-Charlotte Hornets 123125
Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets, 113-133
Milwaukee Bucks-Toronto Raptors 130-112
Dallas Mavericks-Oklahoma City Thunder 106-98
San Antonio Spurs-Memphis Grizzlies, 112-140
The Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets 102-101