The Memphis Grizzlies had a notable win against the Milwaukee Bucks with a score of 119-132. Spanish player Santi Aldama played a crucial role in the game, scoring 23 points and grabbing eight rebounds. The Grizzlies are now in second place in the Western Conference, surpassing the Houston Rockets. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the top scorer for Memphis, with 37 points, while the team was without Ja Morant for the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had an impressive performance for the Bucks, nearly achieving a triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. However, the Bucks suffered their third consecutive loss and were outscored 20-39 in the final quarter by the Grizzlies.
In another game, the Toronto Raptors won against the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 115-108. The Raptors have now won eight of their last ten games, thanks in part to RJ Barrett’s 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. James Harden was the top performer for the Clippers, scoring 25 points and providing 7 assists.
The game between the Raptors and Clippers was also notable for an incident during the pre-game ceremony, where the US national anthem was booed by fans at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. This was reportedly a response to the ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada.
The Detroit Pistons also had a win, defeating the Chicago Bulls with a score of 127-119. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duran led the Pistons to victory, with Cunningham scoring 22 points and providing 15 assists, and Duran adding 21 points and 13 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic achieved a triple-double for the Bulls, with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.