Entertainment and history on NBA night. James Harden his journey begins very well Cleveland and drag i Cavs to victory over Kings with an excellent fourth period. Nikola Jokic achieves his 182nd triple double (22+14+17 assists vs Bulls) in career: passed Oscar Robertson in second place, in the sights the 207 of Russell Westbrook. Stephon Castle enters the annals of the Spurs and the league: second player of the Texan franchise to achieve a 40-point triple double and third youngest in NBA history.
The Hornets they don’t stop anymore: ninth consecutive victory (this one against the Hawks), it hasn’t happened since 1999. Rockets they conquer the field of Thunder (without Shai) and 76ers they conquer Phoenix thanks to the 33 points of Joel Embiid. Speaking of absences, Crypto.com Arena is missing them Steph Curry e Luka Doncic and the game is balanced, but the winners come out on top Lakers with 20+10 assists by LeBron James. In the remaining matches, noteworthy are the three home victories of Brooklyn, Portland e Orlando respectively on Washington, Memphis e Utah.
Sacramento Kings 126-132 Cleveland Cavaliers
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There was a lot of anticipation for the debut of James Harden in a Cavs jersey, but ‘Barba’ didn’t wait long. With the new purchase, the coaching attack Atkinson flies: 52.3% from the field, with Jarrett Allen who dominates (29+10 rebounds) thanks to the assists of the former Clippers point guard. Also Donovan Mitchell continues to score in bursts: 35 points for the former Jazz. The main problem, as one might expect, is the defensive half of the field: 51% from the field and 43% from beyond the arc given to opponents, with the rookie Nique Clifford to rage with 30 points. An all-star fourth period from Harden is needed to seize the external success: the 39-30 run is led by 15 points from the number 1, already leader of the Ohio team. The first one was good, therefore, but we are waiting for more convincing tests to see the response of the new Cavaliers.
San Antonio Spurs 138-125 Dallas Mavericks
In Texas, this year, there is no story: the Spurs dominate. Dallas sends six players into double figures, led by 19 of Klay Thompsonbut he never manages to defensively contain the strength of his opponents and exits the match after a period of time. Historic evening for Stephon Castle: 40+12+12 for the sophomore from Connecticut, the second in franchise history to achieve a 40-point triple-double after David Robinson. Also for the hosts there are six players in double figures, with Victor Wembanyama to speak loudly in defense: three blocks, one of which was imperial Cooper Flagg (14 points). The Thunder are in difficulty due to many injuries and the Spurs want to take advantage of it: the top is only four victories away, pay attention to the coaching team Johnson. For the Mavs, however, we are only waiting for the end of this truly troubled and unhappy season.
Chicago Bulls 120-136 Denver Nuggets
The challenge was certainly not impossible for the Denver Nuggets, but Nikola Jokic has decided to make history once again. Lightning triple double of 22 points, 14 rebounds and 17 assists (to which he also adds 3 blocks), the 182nd of the Serbian’s special career. Now between him and the solitary peak there is only Russell Westbrook: We would be very surprised not to see him in first place after his retirement.
For the rest, Denver has fun in Chicago and sends practically all the players into double figures. The Bulls fight for three quarters, then are completely overwhelmed in the final period (39-16): head to next season for the Illinois franchise. The coaching team Adelmanhowever, he lost another piece of the rotation: hamstring injury for Peyton Watsonwho ends up in the pits together with long-term patients Aaron Gordon e Cameron Johnson. The only doubt about the Nuggets is their health: if they are well, they will be serious candidates to win the title.
The other matches:
Brooklyn Nets 127-113 Washington Wizards (Top scorer: Michael Porter Jr. 23 – Will Riley 27)
Oklahoma City Thunder 106-112 Houston Rockets (Cason Wallace 23 – Tari Eason 26)
The land is forne of 120-1
Atlanta Hawks 119-126 Charlotte Hornets (Jalen Johnson 31 – Miles Bridges 26)
Los Angeles Lakers 105-99 Golden State Warriors (LeBron James 20 – Moses Moody 25)
Phoenix Suns 103-109 Philadelphia 76ers (Dillon Brooks 28 – Joel Embiid 33)
Portland Trail Blazers 122-115 Memphis Grizzlies (Jerami Grant 29 – Olivier-Maxence Prosper 25)
Credit photo: Cleveland Cavaliers (Facebook)
In photo: Donovan Mitchell and James Harden
date: 2026-02-08 10:43:00
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