Milan, 25 Oct. (LaPresse) – A third consecutive defeat for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat, who were beaten 115–110 by the Charlotte Hornets in last night’s NBA fixture. The Greek basketball player spent just 25 minutes on court, scoring 14 points. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs secured their first win, beating the Dallas Mavericks 122–106, partly capitalising on the absence of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving from the opposition line-up. As usual, Nikola Jokic proved decisive for Denver: with a ‘triple-double’ comprising 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, the Serbian player led the Nuggets to a 141–135 victory after overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans. The other results from the night: Cleveland Cavaliers v Brooklyn Nets 125–121; Philadelphia 76ers v Milwaukee Bucks 127–116; Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards 120–124; Atlanta Hawks v Houston Rockets 114–121; Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors 131–122.
NBA: First win for Wembanyama’s Spurs; Miami suffer another defeat
Milan, 25 Oct. (LaPresse) – A third consecutive defeat for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat, who were beaten 115–110 by the Charlotte Hornets in last night’s NBA fixture. The Greek basketball player spent just 25 minutes on court, scoring 14 points. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs secured their first win, beating the Dallas Mavericks 122–106, partly capitalising on the absence of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving from the opposition line-up. As usual, Nikola Jokic proved decisive for Denver: with a ‘triple-double’ comprising 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, the Serbian player led the Nuggets to a 141–135 victory after overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans. The other results from the night: Cleveland Cavaliers v Brooklyn Nets 125–121; Philadelphia 76ers v Milwaukee Bucks 127–116; Chicago Bulls v Washington Wizards 120–124; Atlanta Hawks v Houston Rockets 114–121; Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors 131–122.