Golden State Warriors – Orlando Magics
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Orlando Magics, their 3rd loss straight lost since Steph’s injury against the Boston Celtics. Warriors made it to a close game but Franz Wagner’s late three free throws with 12.2 seconds left and dunked on an inbounds play sealed the game for the Golden State.
With the Warriors’ loss (47-25), Phoenix Suns (58-14) clinched first place in the Pacific Division.
Atlanta Hawks – New York Knicks
In their first game at the Madison Square Garden since last season’s playoff, Atlanta Hawks defeated the NY Knicks. Trae Young had 45 points and 8 assists, he got a lot of help from Bogdan Bogdanovic who scored a season-high 32 points, 3 assists and 3 steals. Bogdan’s biggest contribution to the game when he hit a go-ahead 3, then another by De’Andre Hunter which is part of Hawks’ 11-0 run with 1:04 left in the game.
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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 23, 2022
Hawks will visit Detroit while the Knicks will go to Charlotte on Wednesday.
Milwaukee Bucks – Chicago Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return after missing games because of a sore right knee. Bucks missed the services of All-Star forward Khris Middleton, who was dealing with a sore left wrist. Bucks also saw the return of Brook Lopez, who had 10 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes for Milwaukee. Lopez came off the bench in the last three games after missing 67 because of a back injury that needed surgery.
The Bucks have won 15 of their last 16 games vs. the Bulls. pic.twitter.com/jYkSazzVHa
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 23, 2022
Bucks will host the Washington Wizard while the Bulls will visit New Orleans this Thursday.
LA Clippers – Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets took care of their business at home by a 127-115 win over the LA Clippers. Nikola Jokic bounced back from a poor shooting night by scoring 30 points, 14 reb and 6 assists. Jokic had a lot of help from Hyland, Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green, chipping in 16 points and a combined 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Nikola Jokic's all-around play was on full display for the @nuggets as he led them to the win! #MileHighBasketball
🃏 30 PTS | 14 REB | 6 AST | 2 STL | 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/IYgM2FYTuN
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2022
Clippers will be hosting the Philadelphia 76ers this Friday and Nuggets will need another monster game from Jokic, to fend off the Phoenix Suns this Thursday.
