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John Konchar (West Chicago) started just his third game of the season. The Memphis Grizzlies are

He’s only averaging about 14.8 minutes per game but his rebound has matched seasons with more minutes.

During his time on the court, he plays scrappy basketball by crashing the boards, getting a steal, or finding the open teammate for an assist.

This season, the West Chicago grad is averaging 13.3 rebounds (3.3 offensive) in those starts and 4.4 rebounds per game overall.

He’s averaging a career-best 10.6 rebound per 36 minutes.

As Memphis continues to deal with the winter blues look for Konchar to build upon these opportunities and find more minutes.

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NBA Games

• Orlando Magic defeated New York Knicks, 103-94.
  • Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) is shooting 28.4 percent from behind the arc in losses.
    • Brunson had 24 points (8-21 FG, 0-1 3PT, 8-10 FT) with an offensive rebound, four assists, a steal, two turnovers, and a -3 plus-minus in 36 minutes.
    • His 24 points were were a game-high tied with two others
    • His 21 field goals attempts were a game-high.
    • His eight made free throws were a game-high.
    • His 10 free throw attempts were a game-high.
    • His four assists were a team-high.
• Chicago Bulls defeated San Antonio Spurs, 114-110.
  • Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) is up to nine games with zero points.
    • Buzelis had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3PT) with an offensive rebound, four assists, a steal, two turnovers, and a -3 plus-minus in 12 minutes off the bench.
  • Jevon Carter (Proviso East) did not play due to a a coach’s decision.
  • Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) did not play due to a a coach’s decision.
• Memphis Grizzlies defeated Dallas Mavericks, 119-104.
  • Olivier-Maxence (Lake Forest) has played in 14 of the last 16 games for Dallas. During October and November he played in 11 of 20.
    • Prosper played one minute and had a -2 plus-minus.
  • John Konchar (West Chicago) is up to three starts for Memphis this season.
    • Konchar had five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) with 13 rebounds (one offensive), two assists, and a zero plus-minus in 23 minutes.
  • Timberwolves defeated Los Angeles Clippers, 108-106.
    • Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) did not play due to a a coach’s decision.

G League Games

• Windy City Bulls defeated Grand Rapids Gold, 124-94.
  • E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) had 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-3 FT) with 10 rebounds (three offensive), three assists, a steal, a block, and a +34 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
  • Ben Coupet Jr. (Simeon) had 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, a block, a turnover, and a +4 plus-minus in 22 minutes off the bench.
• Stockton Kings defeated Rip City Remix, 129-105.
  • Chasson Randle (Rock Island) had 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) with two rebounds, four assists, a steal, a block, a turnover, and a +11 plus-minus in 27 minutes off the bench.