Stats & Highlights | Nuggets resist, Pelicans surprise

In a meeting marked by a new calf injury Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Nuggets were up by 23 points before getting a scare at home. Trailing 86-63 with 10 minutes left, the Bucks rallied to make it 99-97 on Ryan Rollins’ game-winning layup with 29 seconds left. Denver regained some air with two free throws by Tim Hardaway Jr., but Ryan Rollins again sanctioned a 3-pointer to put Milwaukee back within 101-100 with 5 seconds left at the buzzer.

Jalen Pickett then made his first free throw but missed his second. Kyle Kuzma grabbed a rebound for Milwaukee, then attempted a last-second desperation shot… It was the Bucks’ 5th loss in six games as the Nuggets won without Jokic, Murray, Valanciunas, Brown and Watson.

On the outside, the Pelicans took down Grizzlies won 133-127 in the second half. Sadiq Bey was decisive with 36 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, to confirm this comeback. Trey Murphy III added 32 points, while Zion Williamson had 24 points and 11 rebounds. To answer Jaren Jackson Jr. (26 points, 12 rebounds) and Joc Landale (24 points, 11 rebounds), the Pelicans made the difference in the final minute with an “i-1” by Williamson, followed by a 3-pointer by Bay.

After four straight wins, the Blazers fall at home against the Raptors. Sandro Mamukelašvili’s teammates (22 points) were in control throughout the match, taking advantage of Danny Avdia’s absence. Facing Jrue Holiday and Shaddon Sharp, 21 points each, Brandon Ingram brings 20 points, and Toronto’s third consecutive victory.

Brooklyn – Boston
OKC – Indiana
Cleveland – Sacramento
Detroit – Houston
Atlanta-Phoenix

Milwaukee – Denver: 100-102

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Memphis – New Orleans: 127-133

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

Portland – Toronto: 98-110

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.