NBA Games
Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 123-105. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) made his first start in the loss. He had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3PT) with three rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a +4 plus-minus in 16 minutes. He’s averaging a career-high 8.3 minutes per game.
Atlanta Hawks defeated Indiana Pacers, 124-118. RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) did not play in the loss.
Chicago Bulls defeated Orlando Magic, 125-123. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) started for Chicago in the win. He had 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3PT, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds (two offensive), two assist, a game-high three blocks, three turnovers, and a game-high +8 plus-minus in 29 minutes. His three turnovers were a game-worst tied with two others. This was the fifth game Buzelis had three turnovers. Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) came off the bench in the win and had three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-2 FT) with a rebound, an assist, two turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in nine minutes. His 4.8 field goal attempts per game are a career-low. Jevon Carter (Proviso East) and E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) did not play in the win.
Houston Rockets defeated New Orleans Pelicans, 109-97. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) did not play in the win due to his right ankle sprain.
Los Angeles Lakers defeated New York Knicks, 113-109. Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) had a game-high 39 points (13-26 FG, 1-7 3PT, 12-13 FT) with four rebounds, a team-high 10 assists, three turnovers, and a -8 plus-minus in 41 minutes. His field goals, field goal attempts, free throws, and free throw attempts were game-highs. His three turnovers were a team-worst tied with Josh Hart. His seven free throw attempts per game is a career-high.
G League Games
College Park Skyhawks defeated Raptors 905, 120-117. Evan Gilyard II (Simeon) had 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, nine assists, three steals, three turnovers, and a +6 plus-minus in 29 minutes.
South Bay Lakers defeated Memphis Hustle, 128-124. Malachi Smith (Belleville West) started while Charles Matthews (St. Rita) came off the bench in the loss. Smith had 23 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) with three rebounds (two offensive), six assists, two steals, a block, a turnover, and a +14 plus-minus in 34 minutes. Matthew had no points (0-1 FG) with two rebounds (one offensive), a turnover, and a -12 plus-minus in 13 minutes.
Grand Rapids Gold defeated Birmingham Squadron, 136-115. Antonio Reeves (Simeon) had eight points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3PT) with five rebounds (three offensive), two assists, and a +3 plus-minus in 18 minutes per game.
Motor City Cruise defeated San Diego Clippers, 118-114. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) made the start in the loss. He had 24 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3PT, 6-6 FT) with three rebounds, two assists, a steal, a turnover, and a -6 plus-minus in 33 minutes.
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