Cedi Osman’s points lead Cleveland to victory
In the American Basketball League (NBA), the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 120-104 in the game where international player Cedi Osman scored 24 points.
The NBA continued with 8 games. Cedi Osman, who was on the field for about 30 minutes and 31 seconds against the Hornets in the Eastern Conference 4th Cavaliers, played an important role in his team’s victory with 24 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
Evan Mobley scored 26 points and Caris LeVert scored 22 points for the Cavaliers, who posted their 44th win this season. For the hosts, Kelly Oubre Jr’s 28 points and Terry Rozier’s 22 points couldn’t prevent their 49th loss of the season.
BUCKS TAKES SOLES AT HOME
The Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 116-104 to reach 50 road wins. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and Brook Lopez had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks. Devin Booker’s 30 points and Deandre Ayton’s 16 points failed to prevent the Suns’ 32nd loss.
RAPTORS APPROVED NUGGETS
The Toronto Raptors beat the Denver Nuggets 125-110 at home. Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 36 points, 7 assists and OG Anunoby with 24 points, three rebounds and assists in the Raptors’ 33rd win. Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and Michael Porter Jr struggled with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the Nuggets, who suffered their fourth straight loss (46 wins, 23 losses).
RESULTS IN THE NBA
- Charlotte Hornets-Cleveland Cavaliers: 104-120
- Washington Wizards-Detroit Pistons: 117-97
- Toronto Raptors-Denver Nuggets: 125-110
- New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers: 108-123
- Oklahoma City Thunder-Brooklyn Nets: 121-107
- San Antonio Spurs-Orlando Magic: 132-114
- Phoenix Suns-Milwaukee Bucks: 104-116
- Portland Trail Blazers-New York Knicks: 107-123
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