Turin, 15 Dec. (LaPresse) – The Lakers beat Phoenix 116-114 in a crazy game, in which the purple and gold squandered a 20-point lead but ultimately prevailed thanks to two free throws by LeBron James, who finished with 26 points, three fewer than top scorer Doncic. In other NBA games played last night, Curry scored 48 points – with 12 three-pointers – but was unable to prevent Golden State's defeat against Portland (136-131), who bounced back after three consecutive losses led by 35 points each from Sharpe and Grant. Charlotte won 119-111 in overtime against Cleveland, for whom Garland's 26 points and Mitchell's 17 were not enough. On the other side, Miller had a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Knueppel also made an excellent contribution with 29 points. Washington had an easy win on Indiana's court, with Bagley III leading the way in the paint with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Atlanta also had reason to smile, winning 120-117 in a sprint finish against Philadelphia thanks to double-doubles from Daniels (27 points and 10 rebounds) and Okongwu (20 points and 15 rebounds), which nullified George's 35 points and VJ Edgecombe's 26. Williamson's return to the court gave New Orleans wings, beating Chicago 114-104 thanks to the power forward's 18 points. White's 20 points were useless for the Bulls, who suffered their eighth defeat in their last nine games. Minnesota also won against Sacramento (117-103) and Brooklyn against Milwaukee (127-82).