Holders of second place in the East for the majority of the season, will the Bucks keep this position for the playoffs? Nothing is less certain, especially after last night. Because Doc Rivers' men had the bad idea of losing on the floor of the penultimate in their conference, the Wizards (117-113).
With his 35 points (15/21 on shots), 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had not, however, skimped on the means. But, deprived of Damian Lillard, the star of the Bucks, apart from Khris Middleton (24 points and 10 rebounds), received little support, like Brook Lopez or a Malik Beasley next to its subject (1/10 at 3-points).
Also, the Milwaukee players came across the Wizards, without Kyle Kuzma, confident like a Corey Kispert close to his career best, accompanied in his effort by Deni Avdija (23 points) or Jordan Poole (16 points and 13 assists, career best).
The Bucks (47v-28d) now have a record of 18 wins for 20 defeats away this season. “ We do not demonstrate the necessary professionalism and seriousness outside. This is something that can be corrected. This is something we're going to have to fix. “, demanded Doc Rivers. Two weeks before the playoffs, we wonder when…
In parallel with this third defeat in four games, their direct pursuers in the standings, the Cavs (46v-30d) won on the Jazz floor. Donovan Mitchell absent, Darius Garland clumsy, Caris LeVert (26 points), Jarrett Allen And Evan Mobley (21 points each) showed the way. The Cavs generated 38 assists for 46 baskets and took the lead in the first quarter, not to be worried by the rookie's 22 points Brice Sensabaugh.
2nd place in the East should be played between the Bucks and the Cavs, while behind them, Magic, Knicks, Pacers and Heat are in a tight spot, and the Sixers record their return of Joel Embiid. It is impossible at this stage to predict what the first round will bring together…
Toronto – LA Lakers
Philadelphia – Oklahoma City
Miami – New York
Minnesota–Houston
Denver–San Antonio
Sacramento – LA Clippers
Golden State – Dallas
Washington-Milwaukee: 117-113
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
Utah – Cleveland: 113-129
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
