By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Domantas Sabonis were two of the main stars of the NBA day. In the game between the Kings and Bucks, the two European players shone for their teams.
The Lithuanian big man (24 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists) secured the win against a majestic Greek Freak (29 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists) and the Milwaukee Bucks. Sacramento is now 2-4 in the Western Conference. The Bucks fall to 4-2 in the Eastern Conference.
Turkish star Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists for the Rockets, who beat the Boston Celtics 128-101.
Paolo Banchero (28 points, 11 rebounds) and German Franz Wanger (25 points, 6 rebounds) led the Magic win against Washington. Swiss player Kyshawn George was the leader once again for the Wizards (17 points).
Big night for Detroit’s center Jalen Duren (33 points, 10 rebounds) in the win against Dallas. Only D’Angelo Russell had a great game for the Mavericks (31 points, 7 rebounds).
The Pacers had the win of the night, beating the Golden State Warriors with a superlative Quenton Jackson (25 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists).
SATURDAY RESULTS
Milwaukee Bucks – Sacramento Kings 133-135
Charlotte Hornets – Minnesota Timberwolves 105-122
Indiana Pacers – Golden State Warriors 114-109
Washington Wizards – Orlando Magic 94-125
Boston Celtics – Houston Rockets 101-128
Detroit Pistons – Dallas Mavericks 122-110
Standings
Eastern Conference
1. Chicago Bulls 5-0
2. Philadelphia 76ers 4-1
3. Milwaukee Bucks 4-2
4. Detroit Pistons 4-2
5. Miami Heat 3-2
6. Atlanta Hawks 3-3
7. Cleveland Cavaliers 3-3
8. Orlando Magic 3-4
9. Boston Celtics 3-4
10. New York Knicks 3-4
11. Toronto Raptors 2-4
12. Charlotte Hornets 2-4
13. Indiana Pacers 1-5
14. Washington Wizards 1-5
15. Brooklyn Nets 0-5
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 6-0
2. San Antonio Spurs 5-0
3. Portland Trail Blazers 4-2
4. Los Angeles Lakers 4-2
5. Los Angeles Clippers 5-2
6. Denver Nuggets 3-2
7. Houston Rockets 3-2
8. Golden State Warriors 4-3
9. Memphis Grizzlies 3-3
10. Minnesota Timberwolves 3-3
11. Utah Jazz 2-3
12. Phoenix Suns 2-4
13. Sacramento Kings 2-4
14. Dallas Mavericks 2-4
15. New Orleans Pelicans 0-5
-Top 6 teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs
-Teams seventh through tenth from each conference advance to the Play-Ins