Charlotte has offered Michael Jordan his first win as owner of the Bobcats. Cleveland has secured the title of the Central Division, while a miracle happened in Toronto.
The match of the night:
As soon become owner of the Bobcats, Michael Jordan sat on the bench for his team to attend the game against the Thunder. "The look we see on the bench makes us want to player with even more energy. For us players, having all the games we support it means a lot"Explained Raymond Felton (17 pts, 4 rebounds, 7 feet). The desire to do well, however sometimes the gift of paralysis. Then it was on 6 wins in its last 7 games (an accidental loss to Indiana), Charlotte's totally missing the start of the game, a deficit of 19 units just before halftime (32-51)! But never the franchise in North Carolina had filled such a disability.
Revenues in the shot just before the break (43-51), led by Raymond Felton, Tyrus Thomas and Boris Diaw (13 pts, 5 rebounds, 2 feet), finally took the premises ascendant in the third quarter time Stephen Jackson, hitherto very discreet, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half! The defense was particularly bitter suffering Kevin Durant, who despite 26 items, many spoiled. "He was short in its shots all evening. But it is a winner and a hard worker, he will emerge stronger. It does not often make 9 / 26 shooting, I can tell you"Said the coach's second leading scorer in the league, Scott Brooks. Finally defeated (100-92), Oklahoma City recorded only its 4e defeat in 21 games, but it is particularly inappropriate in the race for home field advantage, which contrasts to Utah in the Western Conference.
The night of Frenchies:
Besides Boris Diaw (see match of the night), two other French were in action last night. Ian Mahinmi Pietrus and Mike were even face-to-face. San Antonio, still without Tony Parker, has been swept by Orlando (110-84). The Spur has played 12 minutes for 10 points, 2 rebounds and 1 cons while Floridian, injured his left ankle, spent only 4 minutes on the floor (3 pts).
B. Diaw (Cha-Okl, 100-92) 13 pts, 6 / 12, 5 rebounds, 2 feet, 37 min
I. Mahinmi (Orl-SAS, 110-84) 10 pts, 4 / 7, 2 rebounds, 1 Co, 12 min
M. Pietrus (Orl-SAS, 110-84) 3 pts, 1 / 3, 4 min
The MVP of the night:
After the 28th triple-double of his career, LeBron James nearly reoffend against Indiana (32 pts, 9 rebounds, 9 feet). Winners of Indiana (99-94), the Cavs are taking advantage of the defeat of Milwaukee on the floor of the Clippers (101-93) to ensure the title of champion of the Central Division. The man of the night is called but David West (36 pts, 15 rebounds, 5 ft.), which assumes more and more its leadership role in the Hornets since the knee injury left Chris Paul. But not enough to secure victory in New Orleans against Golden State (131-121). Note also the good performance of the pivot Knicks, David Lee (29 pts, 9 rebounds, 7 feet), despite the defeat at Boston (109-97).
L. James (Cle-Ind, 99-94) 32 pts, 11/24, 9 rebounds, 9 feet, 3 ints, 2 co, 39 min
D. West (GSW-NOH, 131-121) 36 pts, 14/26, 15 rebounds, 5 feet, 1 int, 43 min
D. Lee (NYK-Bos, 109-97) 29 pts, 10/21, 9 rebounds, 7 feet, 2 ints, 1 Co, 44 min
Remember also:
Toronto wore a green jersey last night in honor of St. Patrick. And the miracle took place ... Led 103-105 15 seconds remaining, Hedo Turkoglu missed the free throw equalization (104-105). But the rebound was poorly controlled by the Hawks who sent the ball into the stands. This provided a final possession for the Raptors. Chris Bosh took his responsibilities and scored the winning basket with 2 seconds of the term (106-105).
Results night:
Cleveland - Indiana 99-94
Philadelphia - New Jersey 108-97
Toronto - Atlanta 106-105
Charlotte - Oklahoma City 100-92
Boston - New York 109-97
Orlando - San Antonio 110-84
Dallas - Chicago 113-106
Houston - Memphis 107-94
Utah - Minnesota 122-100
Golden State - New Orleans 131-121
LA Clippers - Milwaukee 101-93
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