San Antonio Spurs secured a win after a “crazy” finish with a score of 115:114, and the hero for the Spurs was Keldon Johnson.
Phoenix Suns had a better start to the match and quickly built up a double-digit lead, which the visitors managed to slightly reduce towards the end of the first quarter (27:18). Things didn’t go well for the Spurs in the following period, as Kevin Durant and Eric Gordon shifted into high gear, increasing the lead to 18 points by halftime (63:45).
At one point, the lead in favor of Phoenix extended to 20 points, but Gregg Popovich’s men managed to make the deficit somewhat acceptable by the end of the third quarter (95:82). The finish of the game was marked by a 6:0 run by the Spurs, orchestrated by Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson, which led to an incredible victory for the visitors.
Keldon Johnson was the top scorer in the winning team with 27 points, while Durant stood out for the Suns with 26.
Both teams now have a record of two wins and two losses after four played games. The next matchup between these two teams is scheduled in two days.
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The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 109:91, handing them their third loss of the new NBA season (1-3).
The key players for the Knicks in the victory were Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, both with 19 points each. Donovan Mitchell was the standout scorer for Cleveland with 26 points.
The Cavaliers will have a chance for redemption as early as tomorrow, while New York has the opportunity to achieve a positive record after five games played.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic with a score of 118:102, with a crucial moment in the third quarter.
For much of the game, both teams were evenly matched, but the Los Angeles team found their rhythm and won the third quarter 41:21. They maintained their lead until the end, securing a well-deserved victory.
Paul George was the top scorer in the Clippers’ victory with 27 points, while Paolo Banchero stood out for Orlando with 15.
Orlando has a 2-2 record after four games played, while the Clippers are currently at 3-1.