The Charlotte Hornets – The New York Knicks was the most spectacular nightmare challenge in the NBA, which determined the winner only in extra time, while regular time was ended 117 – 117.

Hornets eventually triumphed 137-128, with absolute protagonist Kemba Walker, who scored 31 points in total, 11 only in the extra time. In the ranks of the team that owns legend Michael Jordan it is worth to sing Dwight Howard, the author of 23 points and 13 recoveries. Walker with friends had to do well with Trey Burke of Knicks, who scored 42 points and scored 12 assists but was not enough for New Yorkers to avoid losing. In the next round against Cleveland, Kemba Walker will be 20 points enough to become the best scorer in Charlotte’s history.

Detroit Pistons won 112-110 against Los Angeles Lakers at Little Caesars Arena, with Reggie Jackson returning at full swing from injury, achieving 20 points. There were a total of six Pistons basketball players with double figures, while best on parquet, though out of this showdown, was Randle of the Lakers, with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Philadelphia 76ers gave Denver Nuggets a hard hit to the playoff area, earning 123-104. Twenty-one points were scored by Embiid and Saric, while Denver scored 25 points for Barton.

Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a sudden loss 93-101 from Memphis Grizzlies, however, remains in the playoff area, also benefiting from the defeat of the Nuggets. It was not enough for the local 25 Teague points, while Marc Gasol scored 20 points and recovered 10 balls for the Grizzlies.

Boston Celtics, the second team at the East Conference, won the Phoenix Suns 94 – 102 hardwood floor without much difficulty.