Basketball Nba, Banchero and Fontecchio shine, but Orlando and Utah are knocked out

Bittersweet night for the two Italians on the pitch in the NBA round: their teams defeated, but individual performances up to par. Despite the Utah knockout, an evening to remember for Simone Fontecchio who, after the first entries of a few seconds, played 16 minutes and recorded 13 points (three triples) and three rebounds to his credit. The Jazz, however, come out defeated from the Houston parquet with the Rockets that impose themselves 114-108, dragged by the trio formed by Kevin Porter Jr (26 points and 10 rebounds), Jalen Green (25 points) and Jabari Smith Jr (21) . In addition to Fontecchio, six other elements go in double figures with Clarkson making 17, Markkanen 14, Vanderbitt 13 (11 rebounds) as well as Olynyk (9 rebounds), while from the bench they make 12 and 10 respectively Beasley and Sexton.

Orlando also loses, but if for the Jazz it is the first knockout, for the Magic it is the fourth in as many games. This time the defeat arrives at the home of the Knicks, but also in New York comes a performance with excellent numbers for Paolo Banchero who scores 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. The Italian, who exceeds 20 for the fourth race in a row, is the most prolific of his with Bol making 19 off the bench while, returning to the starting quintet, Carter Jr closes with a double double of 17 points and 11 rebounds. Finally 14 points each for Wagner and Anthony, but at Madison Square Garden the home team wins with Randle (25 points and 12 rebounds), Brunson (21 points) and Barrett (20) on the shields.

In all 8 races played on the NBA night. Philadelphia win (120-106 against Indiana with 29 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds for Harden), Toronto (98-90 against the Heat with 24 points and 9 assists for VanVleet), Chicago (120-102 against Boston with 18 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists for Vucevic), Grizzlies (134-124 against Brooklyn with 38 points for Morant, while for the Nets it makes 37 Irving), San Antonio (115-106 on the Timberwolves with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Vassell ) and Portland (135-110 over Denver with 31 points for Lillard).