Without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers visited Memphis, and the victory was brought by the NBA MVP of 2017 - Russell Westbrook.
The team from Los Angeles defeated the Grizzlies (141:132), and Westbrook silenced numerous critics, at least for a few days. The great point guard scored 36 points (13/18 from the field), dished out 10 assists, but also did something we're not used to from him - he hit five three-pointers from as many attempts.
Robert Covington and Bones Highland contributed 27 and 20 points, respectively.
Ja Morant was the most effective in the losing camp with 36 points, Dillon Brooks had 30, and Santi Aldama had 17.
Sacramento outclassed Portland (120:80) and officially secured the playoffs, for the first time since 2006.
Seventeen years of not playing in the playoffs was the longest streak in the American professional leagues (NBA, NFL, NHL, MBL), but as of today, that is in the past.
Malik Monk led the Kings with 19 points, Dieron Fox added 18, Kevin Herter 17...
Shaydon Sharp is the only one worth mentioning in the ranks of the Trailblazers. He scored 30 points, with seven assists and rebounds each.
Oklahoma defeated Detorit (107:106) and remained in a good position before the final battles in the West.
Jaylen Williams brought the victory to the Thunder, who passed the ball into the basket after Josh Giddy's miss from an offensive rebound.
Williams was the best individual of the Thunder with 27 points, Lou Dort had 20, and Aaron Wiggins had 19.
Jaden Ivey scored 24 for the Pistons, James Wiseman scored 14, and Eugene Omuruji also scored.
In other matches, Philadelphia won against Dallas (116:108), Milwaukee was better than Indiana (149:136), thanks to the fantastic games of Jrue Holliday (51-8-8) and Janis Antetokounmpo (38-17-12). Brooklyn easily did the job against Houston (123:114), New York defeated Miami (101:92), Utah overcame San Antonio (128:117), and Phoenix marked Kevin Durant's return to the floor with a triumph over Minnesota (107: 100).
THE RESULTS:
Indiana - Milwaukee 136:149
Chicago - LA Lakers 110:121
Brooklyn - Houston 123:114
New York - Miami 101:92
Philadelphia - Dallas 116:108
Memphis - LA Clippers 132:141
Oklahoma - Detroit 107:106
San Antonio - Utah 117:128
Phoenix - Minnesota 107:100
Portland - Sacramento 80:120
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