Rockets lose to Lakers, Bucks overcome Celtics on Thursday - 1 day ago
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The day was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The day ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last day review presented by ESL.
Top ranked Rockets (33-25) recorded its twenty fifth loss in Houston on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Lakers (29-29) 111-106. They made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Lakers outrebounded Rockets 49-38 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized... [read more]
The day was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The day ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last day review presented by ESL.
Top ranked Rockets (33-25) recorded its twenty fifth loss in Houston on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Lakers (29-29) 111-106. They made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Lakers outrebounded Rockets 49-38 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Rockets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. LeBron James (203-84) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Brandon Ingram (206-97, college: Duke) chipped in 27 points and 13 rebounds. Lakers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Chris Paul (183-85, college: Wake Forest) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Lakers maintains fourth place with 29-29 record. Rockets at the other side still keep top position with 25 games lost. Third-ranked Kings (30-28) made lots of trouble for first ranked Warriors (42-16) in Sacramento. The visitors from Oakland managed to secure only two-point victory 125-123. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stephen Curry (190-88, college: Davidson) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kevin Durant contributed with 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Marvin Bagley-III (211-99, college: Duke) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds for Kings. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 42-16 record. Kings at the other side keep the third position with 28 games lost. Second-ranked Celtics (37-22) made lots of trouble for first ranked Bucks (44-14) in Boston on Thursday. The visitors from Milwaukee managed to secure only one-point victory 98-97. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. At the losing side Alfred Horford responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bucks have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 44-14 record. Loser Celtics dropped to the third position with 22 games lost. An exciting game was played in Miami. Third ranked 76ers faced their close opponent Heat. Guests from Philadelphia (38-21) defeated host Heat (26-31) 106-102. Tobias Harris nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. 76ers moved-up to second place. Heat at the other side keeps the third position with 31 games lost. An exciting game was played in Portland. Third ranked Trail Blazers faced 4th placed Nets. Host Trail Blazers (35-23) defeated guests from Brooklyn (30-30) 113-99. Jusuf Nurkic fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Trail Blazers maintains third place with 35-23 record having just nine point less than leader Toronto R. Loser Nets keep the fourth position with 30 games lost.
In the last game of day 121 Cleveland C. defeated Phoenix Suns in a road game 111-98.
An exciting game was played in Miami. Third ranked 76ers faced their close opponent Heat. Guests from Philadelphia (38-21) defeated host Heat (26-31) 106-102. 76ers shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Heat only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded Heat 51-40 including 39 on the defensive glass. 76ers players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Heat helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Tobias Harris (206-92, college: Tennessee) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Serbian center Boban Marjanovic (222-88, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Dwyane Wade (193-82, college: Marquette) came up with 19 points and 6 assists and guard Dion Waiters (193-91, college: Syracuse) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Heat in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. 76ers moved-up to second place. Heat at the other side keeps the third position with 31 games lost. Top scorers: Miami Heat: D.Wade 19+4reb+6ast, D.Waiters 18+5reb+1ast, K.Olynyk 15+6reb+3ast, J.Richardson 13+2reb+5ast, J.Winslow 11+7reb+5ast, D.Jones Jr. 9+2reb Philadelphia 76ers: T.Harris 23+11reb+1ast, B.Simmons 21+7reb+4ast, B.Marjanovic 19+12reb+2ast, J.Butler 18+6reb+6ast, J.Redick 13+6reb+3ast, T.McConnell 6+2reb+5ast
Top ranked Rockets (33-25) recorded its twenty fifth loss in Houston on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Lakers (29-29) 111-106. They made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Lakers outrebounded Rockets 49-38 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Rockets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. LeBron James (203-84) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Brandon Ingram (206-97, college: Duke) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Lakers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Chris Paul (183-85, college: Wake Forest) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and James Harden (196-89, college: Arizona St.) added 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Lakers maintains fourth place with 29-29 record. Rockets at the other side still keep top position with 25 games lost. Top scorers: Houston R.: J.Harden 30+5reb+6ast, C.Paul 23+10reb+9ast, E.Gordon 14+2reb+2ast, K.Faried 13+6reb+1ast, C.Capela 12+11reb, A.Rivers 5+1reb LA Lakers: L.James 29+11reb+6ast, B.Ingram 27+13reb+1ast, K.Kuzma 18+6reb+5ast, R.Bullock 14+5reb+1ast, J.McGee 11+6reb+1ast, K.Caldwell-Pope 6+3reb
An exciting game was played in Portland. Third ranked Trail Blazers faced 4th placed Nets. Host Trail Blazers (35-23) defeated guests from Brooklyn (30-30) 113-99. Trail Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Nets' 58. They outrebounded Nets 60-49 including 19 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Trail Blazers made 9 blocks. Bosnian-Slovenian center Jusuf Nurkic (213-94) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard CJ McCollum (193-91, college: Lehigh) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Ed Davis (208-89, college: N.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and DAngelo Russell (196-96, college: Ohio St.) added 14 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Five Trail Blazers and four Nets players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Trail Blazers maintains third place with 35-23 record having just nine point less than leader Toronto R. Loser Nets keep the fourth position with 30 games lost. Top scorers: Brooklyn N.: A.Crabbe 17+4reb+1ast, E.Davis 15+10reb+1ast, D.Russell 14+4reb+8ast, J.Harris 13+4reb, C.LeVert 12+1ast, J.Allen 12+11reb+1ast Portland TB: J.Nurkic 27+12reb+1ast, C.McCollum 21+6reb+5ast, E.Kanter 18+9reb, D.Lillard 13+8reb+8ast, M.Harkless 13+8reb+4ast, A.Aminu 11+10reb
Third-ranked Kings (30-28) made lots of trouble for first ranked Warriors (42-16) in Sacramento. The visitors from Oakland managed to secure only two-point victory 125-123. However their fans expected easier game. Warriors made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists. Warriors brought some defensive toughness making 11 blocks. Kings were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stephen Curry (190-88, college: Davidson) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kevin Durant (206-88, college: Texas) contributed with 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Marvin Bagley-III (211-99, college: Duke) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and guard DeAaron Fox (192-97, college: Kentucky) added 18 points and 8 assists in the effort for Kings. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 42-16 record. Kings at the other side keep the third position with 28 games lost. Top scorers: Sacramento K.: M.Bagley III 28+14reb, B.Hield 19+7reb+2ast, D.Fox 18+3reb+8ast, B.Bogdanovic 14+3reb+6ast, H.Barnes 13+7reb+1ast, C.Brewer 11 Golden St.W.: S.Curry 36+6reb+7ast, K.Durant 28+9reb+4ast, K.Thompson 18+5reb+4ast, D.Cousins 17+10reb+3ast, D.Green 12+6reb+8ast, A.Iguodala 9+3reb+4ast
Second-ranked Celtics (37-22) made lots of trouble for first ranked Bucks (44-14) in Boston on Thursday. The visitors from Milwaukee managed to secure only one-point victory 98-97. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Celtics. Bucks looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Greek-Nigerian swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo (211-94, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and forward Khris Middleton (203-91, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Dominican power forward Alfred Horford (208-86, college: Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian-American guard Kyrie Irving (190-92, college: Duke) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Four Bucks and five Celtics players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bucks have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 44-14 record. Loser Celtics dropped to the third position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Boston C.: K.Irving 22+1reb+5ast, A.Horford 21+17reb+5ast, J.Tatum 17+10reb+1ast, J.Brown 15+5reb+3ast, M.Morris 11+6reb+2ast, M.Smart 5+5reb+1ast Milwaukee B.: G.Antetokounmpo 30+13reb+6ast, K.Middleton 15+13reb+4ast, M.Brogdon 15+6reb+4ast, B.Lopez 10+8reb+1ast, E.Ilyasova 9+4reb, N.Mirotic 8+3reb
There was a minor upset in Phoenix where their close opponent Suns (11-49) were defeated by fifth ranked Cavaliers (13-46) 111-98 on Thursday. Cavaliers outrebounded Suns 51-38 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. North Macedonian-Turkish forward Cedi Osman (204-95) fired 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Kevin Love (208-88, college: UCLA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Devin Booker (198-96, college: Kentucky) produced 30 points and 7 assists and swingman Kelly Oubre (201-95, college: Kansas) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Five Cavaliers and four Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cavaliers maintains fifth place with 13-46 record which they share with defeated Suns. Suns lost sixteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 49 games lost. Top scorers: Phoenix Suns: D.Booker 30+1reb+7ast, K.Oubre 23+4reb+1ast, D.Ayton 13+9reb+3ast, J.Jackson 12+6reb+2ast, J.Crawford 6+1ast, R.Holmes 6+5reb+1ast Cleveland C.: C.Osman 19+5reb+5ast, K.Love 16+11reb+1ast, J.Clarkson 15+4reb+5ast, A.Zizic 15+12reb+1ast, L.Nance Jr. 14+7reb+3ast, B.Knight 9+3reb+4ast
TERRENCE JONES Houston Rockets (NBA) agreed on terms of 10-day deal with 27-year old forward Terrence Jones (206-111kg-92, college: Kentucky). It is actually his comeback to the Rockets as he has played here before. Jones started the season at Erie Bay Hawks. In 25 NBA G League games he had very impressive stats: 23.6ppg, 9.6rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg this season. The most of last season Jones spent at the Warriors where in 16 NBA games he recorded also remarkable stats: 19.4ppg, 7.3rpg, 4.... [read more]
TERRENCE JONES
Houston Rockets (NBA) agreed on terms of 10-day deal with 27-year old forward Terrence Jones (206-111kg-92, college: Kentucky). It is actually his comeback to the Rockets as he has played here before. Jones started the season at Erie Bay Hawks. In 25 NBA G League games he had very impressive stats: 23.6ppg, 9.6rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg this season. The most of last season Jones spent at the Warriors where in 16 NBA games he recorded also remarkable stats: 19.4ppg, 7.3rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg. Jones also played for Eagles (CBA) in Chinese league. In 9 games he averaged high stats: 22.3ppg, 11.2rpg, 3.2apg, 1.2spg and 2.3bpg. In 2012 Jones was drafted by Drafted by? the Rockets in first round (18th overall). He attended University of Kentucky and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Jones' team made it to the NBA Semifinals in 2015. He was also voted NABC Division I All-District 21 2nd Team back in 2012 at his college time. Jones has played previously for three other NBA teams: New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. On Jones:
(by Jorrye Nixon for NBADraft.net in 2012)
Jones is a versatile threat who can score in different ways and has the skill set to play in many types of schemes … He is a big threat as a face-up PF, as he has the handle and athleticism to give many bigger PF off the dribble and put pressure on the D … Looks real fluid athletically, which is impressive for his size … Very good finisher around the rim, and makes good use of his 7'2 wingspan and nice reactive athletic ability.
Jodie Meeks is a newcomer at the Raptors - 2 days ago
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JODIE MEEKS Toronto Raptors strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old guard Jodie Meeks (193-94kg-87, college: Kentucky). He used to play at Milwaukee Bucks. The last season Meeks played at the Wizards where in 76 NBA games he recorded 6.3ppg and 1.6rpg. In 2009 he was drafted by the Bucks in second round (41st overall). The former University of Kentucky standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was... [read more]
JODIE MEEKS
Toronto Raptors strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old guard Jodie Meeks (193-94kg-87, college: Kentucky). He used to play at Milwaukee Bucks. The last season Meeks played at the Wizards where in 76 NBA games he recorded 6.3ppg and 1.6rpg. In 2009 he was drafted by the Bucks in second round (41st overall). The former University of Kentucky standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted USBasket.com All-NCAA D1 2nd Team and All-SEC 1st Team back in 2009 at his college time. Meeks has played previously for four other teams: Detroit Pistons, LA Lakers, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. The scouts decsribe him following way:
(by Stevan Petrovic for NBADraft.net in 2009)
Knows how to use screens and reads defenders well to get open for shots ... possesses nice body strength for the SG position ... Has a nice release and good form on his jump-shot and his range is well behind NBA 3pt (he lands in the same spot where he took off and he is always square to the rim with his shoulders) ... Meeks knows how to get open and has many options; cuts hard to the basket because he knows that he is guarded well or double teamed.
Has to improve his shot selection; he can force some shots and be inconsistent ... Meeks has to become more aggressive and attack the basket more.
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