Paul George (21 points) and the Pacers have once again left the United Center head down. For their second stint in the room Bulls, the leaders of the Eastern conference did not find a solution to the determination of the men of Tom Thibodeau. Led by their group whose five players registered 10 and more points, Chicago have defeated Indiana 87-77. Accusing liabilities of 4 points after the first quarter time (15-19), the Bulls, in the wake of Taj Gibson ( 23 points ), returned 1 point from their hosts at the break 33-34. After the break, the franchise of Illinois increased aggression and took off with a 16-5 blown by Mike Dunleavy (12 points) and Jimmy Blulter (13 points). Joakim Noah has been invaluable with 10 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks to defeat the team of Ian Mahinmi (3 pts, 2 rebounds).
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Nicolas Batum was also present in Blazers when moving to Miami. The Franco – Cameroonian winger author of 11 points, 10 rebounds allows his franchise to catch up back 11 points in the last quarter time. But thanks to LeBron James (32 points), author of last and winning basket of the game on a layup, the Heat stopped the return of Portland and won 93-91. Second in the East (48 v, 21d), the Heat will face the Pacers (51v, 20d) on Wednesday. For its part, Portland (5th in West) will face the Bulls (4th East with 40 wins and 31 defeats) Friday.
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League Leader, San Antonio officially confirmed their qualification for the play- offs last night (after Indiana and Miami). Spurs without Tony Parker, have brought the Philadelphia Sixers close to the record of losses in the NBA. Texans have imposed themselves, 113-91 with as principal architect of the 14th straight victory, Austin Daye (22 points). Boris Diaw in the five major Texas makes a blackened copy by with 7 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. The 76ers now have 25 consecutive defeats.
Second in the Western Conference behind the Spurs, Oklahoma City with Reggie Jackson ( 19 points, 11 assists ) have got the upper hand on Denver. Kevin Durant has cracked 27 points and 8 assists for the 52nd victory of Thunder. Serge Ibaka finished the game with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks.
The other results of the night
Charlotte -Houston: 89-100
Atlanta -Phoenix: 95-102
Memphis- Minnesota: 109-92
New Orleans- Brooklyn: 109-104
Utah -Detroit: 94-114
LA Clippers -Milwaukee: 106-98 .