NBA: Doncic pushes the Lakers against the Jazz, Miami wins but Fontecchio fails to shine

Rome, 24 Nov. (LaPresse) – Seven NBA regular season games were played last night. The Lakers secured their fourth consecutive victory, beating the Utah Jazz 108-106 at home, inspired by 33 points from Luka Doncic, 22 from Austin Reaves and 17 from LeBron James. With this win, they take second place in the Western Conference. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain at the top of the standings after defeating the Portland Blazers 122-95 with 37 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, securing their 17th victory in 18 games this season. In the East, the Miami Heat secured their fourth consecutive victory, winning in Philadelphia thanks to Norman Powell (32 points), Kel'el Ware (20) and Jaime Jaquez (22). Simone Fontecchio scored six points (2/8 from the field, including 2/7 from long range, along with three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes), thus achieving low percentages. The home side's 27 points from Tyrese Maxey and Andre Drummond's double-double of 14+24 were not enough.