Stats & Highlights | Toronto and Portland follow

THE Raptors and the Blazers imposed logic. It was not difficult for Toronto and Portland to win. The Raptors consolidated their fourth place in the East after the undisputed success against the Hawks. The Canadian team did not trail for a single second, eventually winning 118-100, thanks mainly to their excellent defense. Atlanta shot just 39.3%, despite a good 7/11 from Zachary Risacher (16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists). But the Frenchman could only stay on the floor for just over 22 minutes before picking up his sixth foul. Kristaps Porzingisback after disappearing the first match between the two teams on Saturdaystill a little rusty (9 points on 2/12 shooting, just 1 rebound).

In contrast, the Raptors played with seven players between 11 and 19 points. Scottie Barnes flirted with a triple-double (18 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds), while the rookie Colin Murray-Boyles put himself forward (17 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 interceptions, 2 blocks) before Jakob Poltl’s upcoming return to the lineup.

Portland had barely any more difficulty knocking off the Jazz (137-117). Utah only lasted five minutes before being overtaken by the duo Danny Avdia (33 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds) i Shaedon Sharpe (29 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals). Portland already led 78-57 at the break before securing it. Sidi Cissoko took advantage of the opportunity to advance with 14 points from the bench.

Detroit – New York
Boston – Chicago
Oklahoma City – Charlotte
Houston – Phoenix
Philadelphia – Denver
LA Clippers – Golden State

Toronto-Atlanta: 118-100

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; 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 – Utah: 137-117

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; 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.