It was the Clippers’ opening night, on their home ground, against Memphis, but the Californians weren’t out for their favour, losing (114-120) by fellow fiery Ja Morant (28 points). In this opening defeat, Nicholas Batum, He was recently crowned French Player of the Year, awarded the Alain Gilles Cup, and left the Clippers bench for 23 minutes. He missed the shot (5 points vs. 2/6), and made the most rebounds (5). against, Kilian Tilly not come into play.

He was the only Frenchman who walked the floor last night Kilian Hayes 19 minutes were used in Detroit’s loss to Chicago (97-82). The rear of the pistons was also checked offensively (2 points to 1/5 fire), but showed activity (3 rebounds, 1 interception).

For the rest, the leader Frank Ntelikina He did not have the confidence of his coach, and stayed on the bench to see his team Dallas win at Toronto (95-103). Under Jersey Atlanta, Timothée Luwawu-Cabarrot He suffered the same fate, and was able to calmly follow his team’s defeat on the Cleveland floor, enjoying the presentation of Ricky Rubio (23 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists).