Jordan Goodwin (Althoff Catholic) has signed a standard contract and is now playoff eligible for the Los Angeles Lakers.
He averaging 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 20.5 minutes while shooting 42.9% from 3.
Goodwin has grabbed at least one offensive rebound in 18 of his 120 games played.
His shooting percentages are career-bests as well as his steals average (1.2). The 4-year pro has been key off the bench and even saw starts in LeBron James’ absence.
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Derrick Rose (Simeon) threw out the first pitch ahead of the Chicago White Sox Opening Day game at Rate field on Thursday.
NBA Games
Chicago Bulls defeated Los Angeles Lakers, 119-117. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) made the start for Chicago. He had 12 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-5 FT) with seven rebounds (two offensive), an assist, a turnover, and a +3 plus-minus in 25 minutes. Buzelis has matched his assist totals and his block totals- they both stand at 60.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan did not play Jevon Carter (Proviso East) and Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon). Jordan Goodwin fresh off his new contract came off the bench for Lakers coach JJ Redick. He had eight points (3-4 Fg, 2-3 3PT) with two rebounds, two assists, a steal, two blocks, a turnover, and a +3 plus-minus in 18 minutes. His two blocks were a game-high tied with two others. Goodwin is averaging a career-high 0.6 blocks per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated San Antonio Spurs, 124-116. Max Strus (Stagg) started for the Cavs and had 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3PT) with four rebounds (one offensive), four assists, two turnovers, and a -2 plus-minus in 29 minutes. His four made 3-pointers were a game-high tied with two others. This was Strus’ 15th game with a negative plus-minus.
Indiana Pacers defeated Washington Wizards, 162-109. After sitting out the previous six out of the last seven games, Richaun Holmes (Lockport) came off the bench for Washington. He had nine points (2-5 Fg, 5-6 FT) with three rebounds (two offensive), an assist, and a -13 plus-minus in 13 minutes. His five made free throws were a team-high tied with Alex Sarr. His six free throws attempts were a game-high tied with two others. Holmes has multiple offensive rebounds in 17 of 29 appearances.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 125-104. John Konchar (West Chicago) make his seventh consecutive appearance for Memphis- all off the bench of course. He had zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT) with a rebound, two steals, and a -3 plus-minus in seven minutes. This was Konchar’s fifth game with multiple steals.
Houston Rockets defeated Utah Jazz, 121-110. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) made his ninth straight start since returning on March 12. He had just four points (1-10 FG, 1-7 3PT, 1-1 FT) with an offensive rebound, six assists, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a +11 plus-minus in 34 minutes. His six assists were a team-high tied with Jalen Green. VanVleet is shooting 36.9 percent on 111 field goal attempts since his return.
Dallas Mavericks defeated Orland Magic, 101-92. Anthony Davis (Perspective) started for the Mavs while Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) came off the bench. Davis had 15 points (5-19 Fg, 1-5 3PT, 4-7 FT) with a team-high seven rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a team-worst -9 plus-minus. His 19 field goal attempts were a team-high. His four made free throws were a team-high tied with Christie. His seven free throw attempts were also a team-high. This was the 18th game that Davis had a negative plus-minus and the first with Dallas.
Christie had 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-4 FT) with three rebounds, two assist, two straws, a turnover, and a zero plus-minus in 29 minutes. His four made free throws were a team-high tied with Davis. His two steals were a game-high tied with three others. Christie is shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc since being traded to the Mavs.
G League Games
Indian Mad Ants defeated Grand Rapids Gold, 112-110. Indiana also clinched a playoff spot.
Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) and RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) both started and had double-doubles in the win.
Okafor had 26 points (11-15 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-3 FT) with 10 rebounds (eight offensive), four assists, four turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
Dennis had 30 points (11-32 FG, 4-13 3PT, 2-4 FT) with 11 rebounds (two offensive), eight assists, two steals, a turnover, and a zero plus-minus in 43 minutes.
Memphis Hustle defeated Austin Spurs, 113-102. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) started for Memphis while Malachi Smith (Belleville West) came off the bench. Steward had 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, an assist, two steals, three turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in 33 minutes. Smith had 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) with six rebounds, an assist, and a -7 plus-minus in 25 minutes.
Charles Matthews (St. Rita) did not play in the win.
Motor City Cruise defeated Salt Lake City Stars, 119-117. Justin Harmon (Curie) came off the bench and had two points (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT) with an assist and a -6 plus-minus in six minutes.
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