Max Strus (Stagg) and his Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) win their 12th straight game and clinch a playoff spot in the process.
NBA Games
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Miami Heat, 112-107. Max Strus (Stagg) made his 20th start of the season and came up with some big shots in the Cavs’ 12 straight win. He had 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3PT) with two rebounds, two assist, a steal, and a +5 plus-minus in 26 minutes. He is averaging 9.8 points as a Cavs starter and is shooting 38.6 percent on 6.4 attempts from beyond the arc.
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Charlotte Hornets, 125-110. Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) came off the bench in the win. He had four points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-2 FT) with a +3 plus-minus in 13 minutes.
Milwaukee Bucks defeated Dallas Mavericks, 137-107. Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) started as Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest) came off the bench in the loss. Christie had 13 points (5-16 FG, 2-9 3PT, 1-1 FT) with two rebounds, an assist, two steals, a turnover, and a -21 plus-minus in a game-high 36 minutes. He is averaging 12.9 points through his first 13 games with Dallas.
Prosper had nine points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-4 FT) with two rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a -14 plus-minus in 25 minutes. His two made free throw were a team-high. His four free throw attempts were a team-high tied with Spence Dinwiddie. Prosper has at least one rebound in each of his last 24 games.
Washington Wizards defeated Utah Jazz, 125-122. Richaun Holmes (Lockport) has played 16 straight games but did not dress on Wednesday. He sat out with a left knee contusion.
Boston Celtics defeated Portland Trail Blazers, 128-118. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) did not play in the win due to a coach’s decision.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated Detroit Pistons, 123-115. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) did not play in the win due to a coach’s decision.
G League Games
Oklahoma City Blue defeated Salt Lake City Stars, 117-102. Justin Harmon (Curie) came off the bench in the loss. He had six points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) with two rebonds, an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a -11 plus-minus in 19 minutes.
Osceola Magic defeated Cleveland Charger, 149-144. Xavier Pinson (Simeon) came off the bench in the win. He had zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT) with a rebound, two assists, and a +6 plus-minus in seven minutes.
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