NBA, Thunder and Cavs still on the run. Fontecchio and his Pistons are smiling

The results of the night: Atlanta, Phoenix, Charlotte and Brooklyn rejoice

di FRANCESCO BOCCHINI
8 February 2025
Donovan Mitchell shooting

Donovan Mitchell shooting

Milan, 8 February 2025 - Oklahoma City continues to grind out victories after victories. And in the meantime he finds Holmgren (4 points, 5 assists and 4 blocks in 22 minutes of use) after two months of absence. Nothing to do for Toronto, KO 121-109 on the field of the franchise with the best record at the moment in the NBA. The Thunder prevail at the Paycom Center thanks above all to the performances of Jalene WilliamsGilgeous-Alexander, who combined for 52 points. The Raptors, on the other hand, were not satisfied with the 21 points scored by Barnes. For the team coached by coach Daigneault This is the 41st success of the season (the 24th at home). He doesn't even make mistakes Cleveland, at the 42nd victory (against 10 defeats, one more than OKC). The Cavaliers conquer the parquet of Washington with the result of 134-124, dragged by a Mitchell from 33 points. On the shields too Mobley e Garland, authors of 27 and 23 points respectively. The best performance of his career is not enough for the Wizards' hopes Poole, who closed the challenge with a haul of 45 points.

Atlanta and Phoenix are good 

The negative moment continues MilwaukeeFifth misstep in the last six games for the Bucks, who without Giannis Antetokounmpo they end up on the floor in that day Atlanta, with the Hawks celebrating 115-110 and thus ending their streak of five consecutive defeats at the State Farm Arena. The hosts, led by 24 points from Young and from the double doubles of Daniels (15 points and 10 assists) e Gueye (15 points and 12 rebounds), they made a great comeback from the -21 accumulated in the third quarter. The performance of Lillard with 23 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds. Comeback also for Phoenix, which beats the Utah Jazz in overtime, forced with a triple at the buzzer made by Allen (21 points). Despite the absences of Durant e Beal, the Suns win 135-127 with a Booker with 47 points and 11 assists. On the other side Collins e Markkanen they score 41 points between them, while Kessler he recorded a double-double of 19 points and 22 rebounds. 

The other results

They smile Fontecchio and his Pistons. Detroit lays down Philadelphia with the score of 125-112 despite having to do without Cunningham, but counting on the 36 points of beasley. The blue also contributes to the success with 10 points. On the Sixers front, Maxey ed Embiid conclude with 27 points and 23 points respectively. To complete the results, here is the affirmation of the Charlotte Hornets to the detriment of San Antonio Spurs by 117-116 (25 points per Bridges, 24 and 10 assists for ball; 33 points for Castle) and that for 102-86 of the Brooklyn Nets on Miami Heat

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