Friday was a busy slate of games for the National Basketball Association.
Eight former Illinois prep athletes saw minutes in an NBA game with several making major on-court contributions for their teams. Another five were on active rosters but did not play on Friday.
Some of the biggest performances came from Jalen Brunson (Stevenson), Max Christie (Rolling Meadows), Anthony Davis (Perspectives), and Fred VanVleet (Auburn).
Not going into to much detail but here’s some quick notes on these four players:
- Brunson had a season-high in points (37) in a Knicks win.
- Christie played a season-high 30 minutes and had a season-high in points and steals.
- Davis had a season-high in points on his way to his sixth double-double of the season.
- VanVleet notched his second double-double of the season.
As always, keep reading for the completely nightly recap attached below. Thank you!
November 15 Games
- Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards, 129-117.
- Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Sacramento Kings, 130-126.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Golden States Warriors defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 123-118.
- John Konchar (West Chicago) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- New Orlean Pelicans defeated Denver Nuggets, 101-94.
- Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Chicago Bulls, 144-126.
- Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park) played the fifth most minutes by a Bull despite coming off the bench.
- Dosunmu had 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), five rebounds (one offensive), four assists, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a-17 plus-minus in 26 minutes.
- His one offensive rebounds was a game-high tied with seven other players.
- His one block was a team-high tied with Matas Buzelis, Zach LaVine, and Pat Williams.
- Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) should get more minutes.
- Buzelis had nine points on 3-for-3 three point shooting with two rebounds, a block, and a +8 plus-minus in eight minutes off the bench.
- His +8 plus-minus was a team-high.
- His one block was a team-high tied with Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, and Pat Williams.
- Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) played one minute and had a -3 plus-minus.
- E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) played one minute and had a -3 plus-minus.
- Jevon Carter (Proviso East) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park) played the fifth most minutes by a Bull despite coming off the bench.
- New York Knicks defeated Brooklyn Nets, 124-122.
- Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) is the King of New York.
- Brunson had 37 points on 12-for-20 shooting (3-8 3PT, 10-12 FT) with three rebounds, seven assist, three turnovers, and a -1 plus-minus in 34 minutes.
- His 37 points were a team-high.
- His three turnovers were a team-worst tied OG Anunoby and Ariel Hokpurti.
- Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) is the King of New York.
- Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Clippers, 125-104.
- Fred VanVleet (Auburn) was three rebounds shy of a triple-double.
- VanVleet had 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3PT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, two turnovers, and a +39 plus-minus in 33 minutes.
- His 10 assists were a game-high tied with Alperen Sengun.
- His two steals were a game-high tied with four others.
- His +39 plus-minus was a game-high.
- Fred VanVleet (Auburn) was three rebounds shy of a triple-double.
- Los Angeles Lakers defeated San Antonio Spurs, 120-115.
- Anthony Davis (Perspectives) had a tough matchup in Victor Wembanyama but got it done.
- Davis had 40 points (14-26 FG, 2-4 3PT, 10-12 FT), 12 rebounds (five offensive), two assists, a steal, two blocks, two turnovers, and a +12 plus-minus 36 minutes.
- His 40 points were a game-high.
- His five offensive rebounds were a game-high tied with Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama.
- His two blocks were a game-high tied with Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama.
- Anthony Davis (Perspectives) had a tough matchup in Victor Wembanyama but got it done.
- Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) played his best game of the season.
- Christie played 30 minutes and had 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds (two offensive rebounds, an assist, two steals, and a block, a +23 plus-minus.
- His +23 plus-minus was a game-high.
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