Toronto Raptors of America youngster, OG Anunoby was prevented from starring with his club in their latest match of USA’ National Basketball Association (NBA) league due to coronavirus restrictions.
Megasportsarena.com gathered that Anunoby was one of several Raptors’ players that were prevented from starring in the game, which their team eventually lost to Boston Celtics, who took good advantage of the situation to win.
The Celtics had their fourth consecutive victory as they ran out 132-125 winners against The Raptors, who continue to be without star players Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Anunoby due to the league’s coronavirus protocols.
Julius Randle had 27 points as he led New York Knicks into the All-Star break with a 19-18 record after they triumphed 114-104 over Detroit Pistons, as the 26-year-old also collected 16 rebounds while second-year small forward RJ Barrett netted 21 points, as The Knicks mount a serious charge for their first post-season appearance in eight years.
A 12-0 run in the fourth quarter allowed Denver Nuggets to secure a 113-103 victory over Indiana Pacers and Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 26 points, as Milwaukee Bucks snuck home 112-111 against Memphis Grizzlies.
Washington Wizards edged Los Angeles Clippers 119-117, with Paul George noticeably absent after withdrawing from Clippers’ line-up just prior to tip-off due to dizziness, while Miami Heat were 18-18 after Jimmy Butler scored 29 points en route to a 103-93 victory over New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder recovered from a loss the previous night to down San Antonio Spurs 107-102.
Phoenix Suns had won 15 of their previous 18 games and they continued their form with a 120-98 humbling of Golden State Warriors, while Portland Trail Blazers prevailed as Damian Lillard scored 44 in a 123-119 win against Sacramento Kings.
