MADRID, Jan. 19 (SportsFinding) –
Phoenix Suns has signed its second consecutive victory this morning by beating Boston Celtics at home (119-123), to which Toronto Raptors snatched the third place of the Eastern Conference with a win this NBA match against Minnesota Timberwolves (112-122).
Those from Arizona (18-24) continue to approach the 'playoff' zone of the West after a duel in which the difference treasured in the first half and the 39 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists of the Devin Booker escort were lethal.
Meanwhile, the Catalan base Ricky Rubio, who shone on Friday morning touching the 'triple-double' against the Knicks, contributed with 8 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and a steal in his 36 minutes of participation.
The victory in Boston also benefited the victorious Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka in their visit to the Minneapolis Target Center, a result that earned the Canadians (28-14) to snatch the third position of the Celtics (27-14). Eastern Conference
In 24 minutes, the Hispanic-Congolese power forward contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a ball recovery, while the Sant Boi center, who spent 20 minutes on the track, scored 4 points, captured 4 rebounds, distributed 4 assists and recovered 2 balls.
– STATISTICS OF SPANISH PLAYERS.
RICKY BLOND: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal.
SERGE IBAKA: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.
MARC GASOL: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.