NBA Games
Houston Rockets defeated Phoenix Sounds, 111-104. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) returned to the starting lineup after another five games off due to his right ankle sprain. He had 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3PT) with two rebounds, four assists, a game-high four steals, and a +16 plus-minus in 28 minutes. His six 3-point attempts were a game-high tied with three others. His plus-minus was a game-high tied with Jalen Green. VanVleet is shooting 38.4 percent from the field this season. It is his second worst percentage of his career.
Memphis Grizzlies defeated Utah Jazz, 122-115. John Konchar (West Chicago) did not play in the win.
San Antonio Spurs defeated Dallas Mavericks, 126-116. Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) made his 10th start for Dallas on Wednesday. He had six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3PT) with four rebounds, four assists, a steal, three turnovers, and a -15 plus-minus in 26 minutes. His six 3-point attempts were a team-high tied with Naji Marshall. His four rebounds were a team-high tied with three others. Christie is averaging 3.6 more points with Dallas compared to with Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets, 115-95. Minnesota rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) had an assist and a -4 plus-minus in five minuted off the bench. His -4 plus-minus was a team-worst tied with four others. This was his 17th straight appearance for the Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated Miami Heat, 119-104. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) did not play in the win for the Clippers.
G League Games
Santa Cruz Warriors defeated Osceola Magic, 145-111. Xavier Pinson (Simeon) came off the bench in the win. He had two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a -23 plus-minus in 15 minutes.
Maine Celtics defeated Windy City Bulls, 129-100. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) started in the win for Maine. He had 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds (two offensive), seven assists, three steals, four turnovers, and a +16 plus-minus in 33 minutes.
E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) and Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young) started for Bulls while Ben Coupet (Simeon) came off the bench. Liddell had 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-4 FT) with 10 rebounds (three offensive), an assist, a block, two turnovers, and a -25 plus-minus in 27 minutes. Freeman-Liberty had 17 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3PT, 2-4 FT) with six rebounds (one offensive), six assists, a steal, two turnovers, and a -25 plus-minus in 35 minutes. Coupet had eight points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, an assist, three steals, a block, three turnovers, and a -2 plus-minus in 27 minutes.
Oklahoma City Blue defeated Iowa Wolves, 130-102. Nojel Eastern (Evanston) came off the bench in the loss. He had 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3PT) with a rebound, two assists, a steal, a block, and a -3 plus-minus in 27 minutes.
Birmingham Squadron defeated Stockton Kings, 119-114. Chasson Randle (Rock Island) came off the bench in the loss. He had 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-3 FT) with two rebounds (one offensive), five assists, two steals, two turnovers, and a -2 plus-minus in 27 minutes.
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