The NBA games on 27/12 featured great games and standout performances from Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Durant tied his career record of 16 assists to achieve a triple-double, while Devin Booker scored 20 points. Despite impressive performances from Alperen Sengun with 24 points and Jalen Green with 23, the Rockets suffered their third loss in four games. KD dropped his first triple-double of the season in the Suns’ win against the Rockets 🏜️ 27 PTS 16 AST 10 REB [pic.twitter.com/w9W1Lo1zJs] – NBA (@NBA) [December 28, 2023].
The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a comeback from a 20-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 113-110. Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and grabbed 23 rebounds for Cleveland, while Caris LeVert scored 29 points. Luka Doncic of the Mavericks continued his good form with 39 points, marking the third consecutive game in which he reached at least that mark. Doncic made a three-point shot with 17.1 seconds remaining to bring the Mavs within three points, but their efforts were in vain as time expired.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 144-122 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Seven players registered double-digit points to secure Milwaukee’s eighth win in nine games. Vini Jr., the Brazilian player, witnessed it all up close! ‘The number one Brazilian player in the world’! 😮💨 Vini Jr. is not low-key, simply Giannis Antetokounmpo praising the Brazilian and handing over the shoes and jersey he wore in the game. F@D$%! [#BandSports] [#NBA] [#ViniJr] [pic.twitter.com/Ow1c09UoLv] – BandSports (@bandsports) [December 28, 2023].
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 132-102, putting an end to their three-game losing streak. OG Anunoby scored 26 points and Pascal Siakam added 22 for the Raptors.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 112-92, with six Philadelphia players reaching double digits. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 23 points, while Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton added 22 each. Despite the absence of Joel Embiid, the young Orlando Magic team couldn’t handle the pressure and was easily defeated. 22 PTS (8-13 FG) | 5 REB | 2 STL | +24 witnessed some Melton magic tonight. 🪄 [@PALottery] [pic.twitter.com/UqAqiY7cGB] – Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) [December 28, 2023].
Jalen Williams scored a career-high 36 points, and his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his record in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 129-120 victory over the New York Knicks.
The Thunder continue to perform well in the Western Conference. Follow Primeiro Basquete for more updates.
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