(ANSA) – LOS ANGELES, APRIL 04 – The Lakers see the qualifying play-offs for the NBA playoffs farther and farther away, after their sixth consecutive defeat against Denver. Luka Doncic stole the show from Giannis Antetokounmpo in the success of Dallas in Milwaukee. LA resisted the Nuggets for a long time (129-118) but in the end it weighed the absence of LeBron James, forced to rest with a sore left ankle for the fourth time in six games. For his second consecutive game, after a month and a half without playing, Anthony Davis still shined (28 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists). And Russell Westbrook, often criticized for his poor choices this season, played well (27 points, 11/15 on shots, 10 rebounds). But on the other side was Nikola Jokic. The reigning MVP recorded 38 pts, 18 rebounds and 6 assists, well assisted by Will Barton, very skilled behind the arc (6/8) (25 points). If the Nuggets consolidate their 5 / o place in the West, the Lakers remain stuck at 11 / o, always ahead of San Antonio (10 / o), who beat Portland (113-92).
In the west the Mavericks (quarterfinals) prevailed over the reigning champions Bucks (118-112), thanks to a new capital performance by Luka Doncic. The Slovenian prodigy scored 32 points (15 assists, 8 rebounds), 11 of which in the last quarter.
Facing less brilliant than usual Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points, 10 rebounds) and Jrue Holiday (20 points, 9 assists).
Milwaukee, after the heavy setback with the Clippers on Friday (153-119), must once again leave second place in Boston. The Celtics overtook the Wizards (144-102) at the TD Garden. Jaylen Brown best scorer of his team (32 points), well supported by Jayson Tatum (22). Miami strengthened its chances of going to the playoffs as seeded # 1 thanks to the win with Toronto (114-109). In fourth place, with the same record as the Bucks (48-30) is Philadelphia, winner (112-108) after a hard-fought match in Cleveland. The Sixers were again led by Joel Embiid (44 points and 17 rebounds). James Harden who scored a triple double (21 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds). (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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