Golden State, who had won its previous eight games, fell high at home: the two-time defending NBA champion was corrected by Milwaukee 134 to 111. Oklahoma City, who owns Russell Westbrook, dominated (98 -80) Houston who remains stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
The Warriors were deceived for a single period before being outclassed by Giannis Antetokounmpo (24 points in 26 minutes) and his teammates.
Already in trouble during the 2nd quarter, the defending champions, deprived of Draymond Green, drank the cup during a disastrous third period when they conceded 41 points. To make matters worse, Stephen Curry, in a bad light (10 pts, 0 of 4 three points), had to leave his teammates in the 3rd period due to a left adductor injury.
While his team, dominated by rebounds (46-38), was 26 points (105-79) at the start of the 4th period, Golden State coach Steve Kerr decided to spare his holders.
In spite of this first defeat of the season at home, Golden State remains leader of the conference West (10 v-2 d). Milwaukee is 2nd of the East Conference (9 v-2 d).
The Thunder dominates Houston
The Thunder went on for the seventh consecutive victory thanks to 20 points from Paul George and 19 points from Steven Adams. Westbrook, touched ankle early this week, followed the bench of substitutes his teammates easily take the measure of the Rockets, still far removed from their level of last season.
James Harden, MVP (best player), was limited to 19 points in 38 minutes (7 of 19 shooting) and Chris Paul was not much more skillful with 10 points (4 of 11 shot).
Make that 7 in a row.
Lowest point total for an opponent this season. #ThunderDefense pic.twitter.com/KvBImJ6Mqi
For his return to Oklahoma City, where he spent last season without winning, Carmelo Anthony had a nightmarish night with two points, 1 in 11 shot, 0 on 6 at three points.
OKC, which lost its first four games of the season, consolidated its 4th place in the Western Conference (7-4), while Houston, the best team in the 2017-18 regular season, is 12th (4-0.6). d).
Boston reverses Phoenix
The Celtics who remained on two consecutive defeats, returned to victory in pain after a first catastrophic period (32-13). It was not until the last quarter, which was fifteen points behind, that the most successful franchise in history justified its status as a favorite of the Eastern Conference. Irving finished with 39 points, including 18 in the final quarter and overtime.
He was assisted by Marcus Morris, who gave the Celtics extra time with an award winning shot at one second of the end of regulation time.
Boston consolidated its 3rd place in the Eastern conference standings (7 v-4 d).
Devin Booker scored 38 points, his record this season, but could not stop Phoenix from conceding his ninth loss in his last ten outings. The Suns are 15th and last of the Western Conference (2 v-9 d).
All the results of the night
Oklahoma City Thunder - Houston Rockets: 98 - 80
Phoenix Suns - Boston Celtics : 109 - 116 (ap)
Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Clippers: 116 - 105
Golden State Warriors - Milwaukee Bucks : 111 - 134