One of the big games of last night in NBA was the fixture pitting the Toronto Raptors versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to match the Lakers were on a seven-game winning streak since their defeat against rivals Los Angeles Clippers while the Toronto Raptors were on three match winning streak.
Pascal Siakam and his franchise put an end to the Lakers positive streak with a defeat 113-104. The Cameroonian forward finished the match with 24 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists.
The defending NBA Champions played without two key regulars without two key regulars after losing starter Kyle Lowry to a broken left thumb and top reserve Serge Ibaka to a sprained right ankle. Siakam input in the third and fourth quarters guaranteed the Raptors victory.
Joel Embiid with his Philadelphia 76ers beat Charlotte Hornets 114-106. Embiid scores 18 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, distributed 3 assists and made 2 blocks.
The impressive forms of both Cameroonian is putting them on a comfortable seat for the All-star Games slated for February next year in Chicago.
Jonathan MBIAOH
