Max Strus (Stagg) scores 11 points at the United Center against his homeowner Chicago Bulls as the Cleveland Cavaliers win their 11th straight game.
NBA Games
Cleveland Cavalier defeated Chicago Bulls, 139-117. Max “The Concept” Strus (Stagg) made his 19th straight start for Cleveland. He had 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3PT) in the Cavs’ 11th straight win. He also had three rebounds (two offensive), five assists, and a game-high +26 plus-minus in 25 minutes. Through 19 starts, he has shooting splits of .431/.383/.875.
Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) started for Chicago while Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon), Jevon Carter (Proviso East), and E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) came off the bench. Buzelis had 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds (three offensive), three assists, a block, and a -19 plus-minus in 31 minutes. His one block was a team-high tied with five others. Buzelis has scored in double figures in 13 of his last 15 games.
Talen Horton-Tucker had 22 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3PT) with four rebounds (one offensive), six assists, two turnovers, and a -9 plus-mini in 31 minutes. His 3-point field goals were a team-high tied with Coby White. His two turnovers were a game-worst tied with two others. His 22 points is a new season-high for the hometown kid.
Carter had three points (1-5 Fg, 1-5 3PT) with two rebounds, three assists, a steal, a block, and a +1 plus-mini in 16 minutes. His one block was a team-high tied with five others. Carter has played in just 29 of Chicago’s 62 games. Liddell played two minutes and finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT) and a -3 plus-minus. This was his seventh game of the season and his first game since December 2.
Indiana Pacers defeated Houston Rockers, 115-102. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) did not play due to his right ankle injury.
Golden State Warriors defeated New York Knicks, 115-102. Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) had 25 points (9-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT) with two rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a steal, four turnovers, and a -15 plus-minus in 37 minutes. His four turnovers were a game-worst tied with his teammate OG Anunoby. Brunson is averaging career-highs in assists (7.4) and in steals (1.0) this season. Also, Patrick Beverly (Marshall) was in attendance for this game.
Minnesota Timbewovles defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 126-112. Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) had two points (1-1 FG) with two rebounds (one offensive), a turnover, and a -12 plus-minus in 10 minutes. Shannon has played in 13 straight games for Minnesota. During that span, he is shooting 48.3 percent from the field.
Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Clippers, 119-117. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
G League Games
Maine Celtics defeated Grand Rapids Gold, 122-111. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) had 18 points (6-17 FG, 4-8 3PT, 1-1 FT) with eight rebounds, eight assist, three steals, three turnovers, and a +12 plus-minus in 37 minutes for Maine.
Long Island Nets defeated Indiana Mad Ants, 114-109. Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) and RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) both start for Indiana. Okafor had 21 points (9-14 Fg, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) with nine rebounds (four offensive), two assists, a turnover, and a +3 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
Dennis had 27 points (12-22 FG, 3-6b 3PT, 0-1 FT) with eight rebounds, eight assists, a steal, a block, four turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in 40 minutes.
South Bay Lakers defeated Memphis Hustle, 118-108. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) and Malachi Smith (Belleville West) started and Charles Matthews (St. Rita). did not play in the loss. Steward had two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3PT) with a -4 plus-minus in 10 minutes. Smith had 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3PT, 1-1 FT) with six rebounds (two offensive), five assists, and a zero plus-minus in 30 minutes.
Stockton Kings defeated Valley Suns, 136-127. Chasson Randle (Rock Island) had three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3PT) with three rebounds, two assists, and a -9 in 13 minutes off the bench in the win.
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