First round of the NBA Cup, a tournament that takes place in the middle of the North American basketball league season, brings exciting games and victories at the end of the clock
On the night of last Friday, the 3rd, the NBA Cup, a tournament that takes place in the middle of the North American basketball league season. And to brighten the hearts of orange ball sport lovers, great games took over the small screens, with Stephen Curry saving the Golden State Warriors in the last seconds and Nikola Jokic shining before the unbeatable Dallas Mavericks.
Indiana Pacers It is Cleveland Cavaliers marked the opening of the competition. With 27 points and a great performance from Myles Turnerthe team Indiana won by 121 to 116. The Milwaukee Bucks won the New York Knicks by 110 to 105, with brilliant performances by Damian Lillard (30 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists). O Miami Heat rediscovered the path to victory in the face of the shaken Washington Wizardswinning 121 to 114, with an impeccable game of Tyler Herrowho scored 24 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
The young nucleus of Oklahoma City Thunder even tried, but was unable to beat the Golden State Warriorswhich featured a great game of Stephen Currywho scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, making the winning basket in the last seconds of the match, which ended 141 to 139. Brooklyn Nets managed to sink the Chicago Bullswinning by 109 to 107. Another well-played game, which went into extra time, was between Portland Trail Blazerswho won the Memphis Grizzlies by 115 to 113, keeping the team from Ja Morant without any victories this season.
Finally, the most anticipated game of the night, between Denver Nuggets It is Dallas Mavericks ended up in a great game. Won 125 to 114 by the visitors, the match saw a sensational performance from Nikola Jokic, who scored 33 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. On the other hand, Luka Doncic he shone with 34 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the current NBA champions.
Source: sportbuzz
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