NBA WRAP

In NBA, double double machine Ersan İlyasova was hot again with 16 points and 11 rebounds while Memphis ended Oklahoma's 6 games winning streak.

NBA wrap
Posted 03.04.2012 12:49:12 UTC
Updated 03.04.2012 12:49:12 UTC

Oklahoma who are currently atop the western conference had a 94-88 loss against their rivals. NBA continued to amaze with 6 games played. Western conference leader Oklahoma faced Memphis in its hometown. The guest team made a good start in the game. But Oklahoma led by Kevin Durant finished the half time ahead 44-42. However Memphis players were determined to snap Thunder's 6 game winning streak. Still, Oklahoma fighted back until the last moment. Player of the night Mayo drilled a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to play which knocked Thunder out. Thus Grizzlies winning the game 94-88 gave its rival a very clear message before the play-offs.

Eastern conference leader Bulls also ended up losing just like Thunder. Bulls had a 99-93 home loss against Rockets. Ömer Aşık finished with 4 points and 5 rebounds for the Bulls in 13 minutes.

On the other hand Bucks with Ersan İlyasova beat Wizards 112-98 in a home game. Ersan playing great since the beginning of the season recorded another double double. Ersan completed the night with 16 points and 11 rebounds in 35 minutes.