New Orleans Pelicans rookie guard Antonio Reeves (Simeon) scores 17 points including a career-high five 3-pointers in a win against Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
Also, Antonio Reeves (Perspectives) makes his first appearance since February 8 after missing 18 games with an abductor strain.
NBA Games
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 112-99. Antonio Reeves (Simeon) came off the bench in his third straight game and 35th overall for New Orleans. He had 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-10 3PT) with two rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block, and a +14 plus-minus in 24 minutes. His five made 3-pointers were a game-high tied with Philly’s Justin Edward. His 24 minutes and 21 seconds on the court are the third most for Reeves this season. He is now up to three blocks on the season. His +14 plus-minus ties a career-best- previously had a +14 plus-minus in a loss at Sacramento on February 8. Lastly, Reeves made five 3-pointers against Philly which sets a new career-high for the rookie.
Boston Celtics defeated Sacramento Kings, 113-95. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) made came off the bench for his 20th appearance of the season. He played a little over a minute with a zero plus-minus. This was the fifth game in a row and 11th overall that Peterson has gone scoreless.
Toronto Raptors defeated Washington Wizards, 112-104. Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play for the fourth time in five games.
Indiana Pacers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-103. Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) came off the bench for the 30th time in 31 appearances. He had an assist, a turnover, and a -1 plus-minus in three minutes. Shannon has gone scoreless in three consecutive games for the first time in his career.
Chicago Bulls defeated Denver Nuggets, 129-119. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) made his 21st start in a row and made his 70th appearance of the season. He had 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a team-high two blocks, and a two, plus-minus -8 in 24 minutes. Buzelis has gone 24-for-24 from the free throw line over the last 16 games. His last miss came against Golden State on February 8.
Jevon Carter (Proviso East) and Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) did not play.
Dallas Mavericks defeated Brooklyn Nets, 120-101. Anthony Davis (Perspective) got the start and played in his first game since February 8. He suffered an abductor strain in his first game after his trade to the Mavs and missed the last 18 games. He had 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3PT) with six rebounds, three assists, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a +12 plus-minus in 27 minutes. His one block was a game-high tied with two others. His two turnovers were a team-worst tied with Jaden Hardy. His 26 minutes and 32 seconds played are the fourth fewest amount of time on the court in a game this season.
Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) came off the bench in the win. This appearance was a career-high 68th appearance. Last season, he had 67 appearance. In the win, he had 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) with five rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a turnover, and a +9 plus-minus in 26 minutes. His two made 3-pointers were a game-high tied with six others. Christie has scored in double-figures in 10 of his 12 games off the Mavs bench.
Orlando Magic defeated Los Angeles Lakers, 118-106. Jordan Goodwin (Althoff Catholic) came off the bench for the second straight night for Los Angeles. He had one point (1-2 FT) with an offensive rebound and a +1 plus-minus in 13 minutes. He has at least one offensive rebound in all of his 18 games.
G League Games
Windy City Bulls defeated Indiana Mad Ants, 116-113. Ben Coupet Jr (Simeon) and Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young) started in the win.
Coupet had 21 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, an assist, a steal, two blocks, a turnover, and a +4 plus-minus in 32 minutes. Freeman-Liberty had 25 points (9-21 Fg, 2-6 3PT, 3-5 FT) with 12 rebounds (one offensive), five assists, a block, six turnovers, and a +8 plus-minus in 44 minutes. E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) did not play for Windy City due to an illness. RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) started for Indiana. He had 13 points (3-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT) with seven rebounds (one offensive), seven assists, four steals, three turnovers, and a +4 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) did not play for Indiana due to an illness.
Motor City Cruise defeated Osceola Magic, 119-115. Xavier Pinson (Curie) did not play in the loss.
Iowa Wolves defeated Texas Legends, 123-113. Nojel Eastern (Evanston) did not play due to an injury/illness.
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