The duel between the leaders of the West and the East is always an interesting game, some would say a preview of the finals, especially when you consider that the best players of the teams are two-time winners of the MVP award.
However, this time there was no uncertainty because Denver routinely won against Milwaukee with a great game in the second half (129:106).
The Nuggets won the second part of the match with as many as 28 points (68:40), and the great Nikola Jokić led them to victory - the Serbian center scored 31 points, handed out 11 assists and grabbed six rebounds.
Jamal Mari accompanied Jokic excellently with 26 points and nine successful passes, while Michael Porter Jr. added 19.
Among the Bucks, Janis Antetokounmpo was the only one up to the task with 31 points, and Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Grayson Allen each scored 13.
After six losses in the last seven matches, Phoenix registered a much-needed victory against Philadelphia with the score of 125:105.
The team from Arizona made a 26:11 run at the beginning of the last quarter, which led to a 15-point lead, which was more than enough for the final triumph.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 29 points, Bismack Bijombo added 17 with 13 rebounds, and TJ Warren contributed 16 points.
Tyrese Maxey scored 37 for the Sixers, Joel Embiid had 28, Tobias Harris had 13...
In other matches, Atlanta was better than Indiana (143:130), Brooklyn outclassed Miami (129:100), Sacramento defeated Utah (121:113), while New Orleans beat the LA Clippers 131:110 thanks to a spectacular shooting performance. Trey Murphy, who hit 10 three-pointers in just 12 attempts.
THE RESULTS:
Denver - Milwaukee 129:106
Phoenix - Philadelphia 125:105
Miami - Brooklyn 100:129
Atlanta - Indiana 143:130
Sacramento - Utah 121:113
LA Clippers - New Orleans 110:131
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