nba games today Review of Antetokounmpo vs. Brooklyn and Utah falls to Toronto
nba games today Review of Antetokounmpo vs. Brooklyn and Utah falls to Toronto
The Milwaukee Bucks’ 31-point victory over the Brooklyn Nets saw a 31-point victory over the Utah Jazz, while the Utah Jazz were on a tough loss to the Toronto Raptors.
The Greek, who recently missed five games because of Covid-19’s actions, has averaged 32 points and more than 10 rebounds per game in six fights since his return.
It was the seventh consecutive game in which Antetokounmpo scored 30 points against Brooklyn.
“There’s a lot of excitement in the air when you play in Brooklyn,” the Greek said after the game. We were able to take advantage of the space to pay. We defended and helped each other. We played well.”
Pax interim coach Darvin Hamm said Antetokounmpo “comes and scores a deadly knockout every time. As soon as he sees our positioning, he knows where he wants to get to.”
Milwaukee, currently third in the Eastern Conference standings, dropped Brooklyn last season in the semifinals before being crowned champion.
For the Second Eastern Conference, which has lost four of its last five games, Kevin Durant had 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while James Harden finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
Of course, Brooklyn, who played at home, was denied the services of Kyrie Irving, who was only allowed to play in outfield games (except Toronto) after refusing to receive the anti-Corona vaccine.
Irving is not allowed to play on Brooklyn soil because of mandatory vaccination in New York City.
Triple Double by VanFleet.
In Toronto, Fred VanVleet scored a triple-double (37 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists) in the Toronto Raptors’ 122-108 victory over the Utah Jazz, who were without eight players, including Donovan Mitchell (back pain) and Rudy Gobert (health protocol).
With his first Triple Double of his career, VanVleet gave Toronto its fifth consecutive victory.
VanVleet said his teammates made it easier for him to score, with Cameroon’s Pascal Siakam adding 17 points, Canadian Chris Bouchet 13 points and Scotty Barnes with 11 points and nine rebounds.
In addition to his top stars Mitchell and Gobert, Utah was denied by Australian Joe Ingles (Covid-19), Mike Conley (knee injury), Croatian Boyan Bogdanovich (finger), Royce O’Neill (knee), Rudy Gay (ankle) and Jordan Clarkson (back).
Chicago longest winning streak
In Chicago, Zach Lavin scored 27 points to give the Chicago Bulls their ninth straight victory, at the expense of the Washington Wizards 130-122.
This is the Longest Winning Streak for the Boles in 10 seasons. As a thanks, Chicago consolidated its position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
In the eastern region itself, the Philadelphia 76ers (fifth) imposed themselves against the San Antonio Spurs 119-100, while the Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-114.
In Los Angeles, LeBron James scored 32 points and Malik Monk had 29, beating the Sixth-ranked Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Region, 134-118, and their fourth straight victory.
In another game, the Houston Rockets fell to the Western Region, 130-106, against the Dallas Mavericks. This is the Rockets’ 29th loss to 11 wins.
In second clashes, the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-111, while oklahoma city thunder fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-135.
