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(ANSA) – ROME, NOV 13 – A stellar performance from Stephen Curry drags the Warriors to victory over San Antonio. 24 hours after his return to the field, the Golden State star takes the spotlight by scoring 46 points which are worth the surprising 125-120 victory against the Spurs: the 37-year-old champion made the difference in the third quarter, scoring 22 points and allowing his team to come back from 16 points and maintain the lead until the final siren (also a great contribution from a 28-point Jimmy Butler). Setback for San Antonio who was not satisfied with Wembanyama who finished with 31 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists). Oklahoma’s dominance in the Western Conference continues: the Thunder also overwhelmed the Lakers (121-92), again led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who finished with 30 points and nine assists. Luka Doncicthe Slovenian superstar of the Los Angeles quintet, did not score more than 19 points in 33 minutes of play. Orlando stopped the New York Knicks 124-107, despite the early exit of Paolo Banchero, who injured his groin in the second quarter. On his 23rd birthday, the Magic winger, first pick of the 2022 draft, was still able to celebrate a victory led by Franz Wagner (28 points, nine rebounds) and Desmond Bane (22). For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson (31 points) briefly rekindled hopes before also leaving the field with a leg injury. Detroit continues to win despite the absences: led by Paul Reed (28 points, 13 rebounds), the Pistons achieved their eighth consecutive victory by defeating Chicago (124-113) and consolidate their position as leaders of the Eastern Conference. Easy victory for Denver who beat the Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 away, led by a super Nikola Jokic (55 points, 12 rebounds) who equaled his season record. For the Nuggets, sixth consecutive victory, while the Clippers suffered their fifth defeat in a row at home. In the other games, Cleveland beat Miami 130-116, just as Houston beat Washington 135-112 at home. Another heavy knockout for Sacramento which is overwhelmed 133-100 by Atlanta, while the Phoenix Suns win in Dallas 123-114. Everything was easy for Boston who beat Memphis 131-95, for Portland (125-117) in New Orleans and for the Hornets who beat the Bucks 111-100. (HANDLE). ROI S0B QBXB (ANSA).
