NBA Games
Indiana Pacers defeated Dallas Mavericks, 135-131. Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) came off the bench for Dallas. He had 17 points (6-11 Fg, 1-3 3PT, 4-4) with eight rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a -9 plus-minus in 36 minutes. Christie has come off the bench in 10 of his 20 games since being traded to Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Center Nuggets, 120-108. Jordan Goodwin (Althoff Catholic) started for Los Angeles. He had eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive), three assists, a game-high four steals, a turnover, and a +1 plus-minus in 26 minutes. The four steals are also a new season-high for Goodwin.
Phoenix Suns defeated Chicago Bulls, 127-121. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) started for the Bulls. He had five points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-3 FT) with an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a -6 plus-minus in 25 minutes. His three made free throws was a team-high tied with Coby White. Buzelis is shooting 43-for-100 in the month of March (10 games). Jevon Carter (Proviso East) and Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) did not play in the loss.
Houston Rockets defeated Orlando Magic, 116-108. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) made his fifth straight start for Houston. He had 19 points (4-15 Fg, 3-9 3PT, 8-8 FT) with six rebounds, three assists, a steal, turnover, and a -1 plus-minus in 36 minutes. His three made 3-pointers were a game-high tied with three others. His eight made free throws were a game-high tied with Orlando’s Paola Banchero. VanVleet is shooting just 34.5 percent on 58 field goal attempts since returning.
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-115. Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play in the win. Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) came of the bench for Minnesota and had a -2 plus-minus in less than a minute on the court. Shannon Jr. has gone scoreless in five of his eight games in March.
Utah Jazz defeated Washington Wizards, 128-112. Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play in the loss.
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 115-99. John Konchar (West Chicago) came off the bench for Memphis in their loss. He had three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a block, and a -8 plus-minus in 20 minutes. Konchar has played in four straight games for Memphis for only the second time this season.
Sacramento Kings defeated Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-119. Max Strus (Stagg) started for the Cavs. He had 12 points (5-10 Fg, 1-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) with four rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a turnover, and a -4 plus-minus in 30 minutes. His one steal was a team-high tied with six others. Strus is averaging 12.1 points on split of .455/.394/.882 in March (10 games)
G League Games
Salt Lake City Stars defeated Mexico City Capitanes, 125-95. Justin Harmon (Curie) came off the bench, scored zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT), and finished with a zero plus-minus in two minutes.
Stockton Kings defeated Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-101. Chasson Randle (Rock Island) came off the bench for the Kings. He had 14 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3PT, 1-1 FT) with three rebounds, three assists, a block, and a +20 plus-minus in 32 minutes.
Indiana Mad Ants defeated Capital City Go-Go, 107-98. Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) started for Indiana and finished with a double-double. He had 25 points (10-14 Fg, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) with 13 rebounds (five offensive), four assists, seven turnovers, and a +13 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
Memphis Hustle defeated Valley Suns, 112-111. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) started for Memphis while Malachi Smith (Belleville West) came off the bench. Also, Charles Matthew (St. Rita) did not play in the win. Steward had 27 points (12-19 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, five assists, and a +2 plus-minus in 35 minutes. Smith had nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3PT) with an offensive rebound, three assists, a steal, two turnovers, and a -5 plus-minus in 17 minutes.
Grand Rapids Gold defeated Raptors 905, 123-115. Evan Gilyard II (Simeon) started for Raptors 905. He had 27 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3PT, 3-3 FT) with three rebounds, seven assists, a steal, six turnovers, and a -13 plus-minus in 36 minutes.
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