Chicago defeated Dallas 125:107 at home, and Montenegrin center Nikola Vučević recorded another double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, three offensive, had one steal and two turnovers, which he neutralized with two blocked shots.
The veteran from Bar was not at his best for three points, only 5/1, but he missed one two-point shot. He took advantage of Anthony Davis' new, seventh injury since the trade for Luka Dončić, since he took on the Mavericks jersey, to tear down the rival system without resistance.
The game of the evening was seen in Boston, where San Antonio took the points, thanks to a great role by Viktor Vembanyama in the 95:100 finish.
The towering Frenchman scored decisive points despite still playing at a limited pace due to a series of injuries or illnesses he has been dealing with over the past year. Vemby scored 21 points, six rebounds and three blocks in 26 and a half minutes.
Utah experienced an incredible - 55 on their home court against Charlotte - 95:150.
The Jazz shot 1/12 for three points in the first half, with Bryce Sensebo hitting the only three-pointer. On the other hand, the Hornets had an unreal shooting half. They hit as many as 16 three-pointers (16/36). They won the first quarter 45:14, and Lamelo Ball started Charlotte's run with three three-pointers.
The results:
Cleveland – Minnesota 146:134 (Mitchell 28 – Edwards 25)
Indijana–Majami 123:99 (E. Nembhard 29–Hiro 21)
Detroit – LA Clippers 92:98 (Robinson 20 – Lenard 26)
Boston – San Antonio 95:100 (White 29 – Vembanyama 21)
Chicago – Dallas 125:107 (White 22 – R. Nembhard 16)
Utah – Charlotte 95:150 (Sensebo 26 – Mann 20)
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