NBA: Detroit wins 10 in a row, Chicago surprises super Jokic

Rome, 18 Nov. (LaPresse) – Detroit shows no signs of slowing down and, despite several absences, beats Indiana, climbing to 10 consecutive wins, a feat not achieved since 2008. Chicago wins in the final minutes on Denver’s court despite a monstrous triple-double (36 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists) by Nikola Jokic. Cleveland beats Milwaukee, taking advantage of Antetokounmpo’s injury (groin problem to be evaluated), Philadelphia comes back against the Clippers with 39 points from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George’s season debut (9 points). Simone Fontecchio scored 14 points in Miami’s sprint finish victory over New York, with Toronto, Minnesota and Oklahoma City also winning. Below are all the results from last night’s NBA games: Cleveland Cavaliers-Milwaukee Bucks 118-106; Detroit Pistons-Indiana Pacers 127-112; Philadelphia 76ers-LA Clippers 110-108; Miami Heat-New York Knicks 115-113; Toronto Raptors-Charlotte Hornets 110-108; Minnesota Timberwolves-Dallas Mavericks 120-96; New Orleans Pelicans-OKC Thunder 109-126; Denver Nuggets-Chicago Bulls 127-130.