Chris Paul has made a good debut at the Houston Rockets and overshadowed Carmelo Anthony and Paul George at the Oklahoma City Thunder.Paul Zipser also delivered well at the Chicago Bulls’ preseason opener.
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Good first appearance of the renewed Nets in Madison Square Garden.Led by a strong D’ Angelo Russell (19 points, 7/14 FG) the Brooklyn men made the Knicks look a few times very old,”It was really fun,”the ex-laker stated after the match.However, the system of the Nets had changed little.Kenny Atkinson’s team showed themselves to be extremely throwing from a distance and scuttled 16 of the 32 threesomes.Joe Harris (13 points) pocketed four as a banker.
On the other hand, the defence was much improved, thanks in part to the newcomers DeMarre Carroll (10 points, 8 rebounds) and Timofey Mozgov (4).Jeremy Lin (8) also noted this,”I hope we can maintain the level.We need to adopt an identity of the Defense.Trevor Booker also grabbed 13 rebounds while Allen Crabbe paused with an ankle injury.
Many things were new at the Knicks, too.With Doug McDermott, Tim Hardaway, Jr.and Ramon Sessions were three newcomers at the beginning.THJ was together with Enes Kanter (17 points in 10 minutes) top scorer.The Shooting Guard also took the most throws (6/15 FG) but scored five threesomes.Kristaps Porzingis contributed a further 15 counters (6/14 FG).
But many looked to another player – Rookie Frank Ntilikina.The Frenchman played only 12 minutes and scored 5 points (1/7 FG) and 3 assists.Coach Jeff Hornacek therefore called for patience after the game.”He is 19.It’s a whole new game for him.But he did a good job for his first game,” The freshman was more critical of himself,”I think I can play much better.I’m going to keep working on myself and build up more confidence.”
On the wings, the Bulls’ selection is rather modest, not least due to the departures of Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler.Coach Fred Hoiberg will be all the more pleased that Paul Zipser continued where he left off last season.In just under 18 minutes the ex-Bavarian player scored 10 points (3/5 FG, 2/3 threesomes).He took his throws with a lot of self-confidence and also put his fellow players in the limelight a few times (2 assists).
Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen’s much-anticipated debut did not take place.The Finn paused because of back problems.Others took advantage of the opportunity.Jerian Grant played 11 points (4/5 FG) and 9 assists, Nikola Mirotic scored 14 points (4/12 FG) and 9 rebounds.Kris Dunn, on the other hand, only came from the bank, but also scored 11 points (5/9 FG).
Nevertheless, Hoiberg praised his playmaker Grant above all,”What impressed me the most was his leadership qualities.This is especially important for our young team.”
The pelicans, on the other hand, are certainly not lacking in veterans.The Louisiana-based team started furiously and scored 46 points after 12 minutes.The Bigs Anthony Davis (24 points, 10 rebounds) and DeMarcus Cousins (20 points, 10 boards) both played double doubles and played an unusually large amount of time with about 33 minutes, while Rajon Rondo was on the field with 5 points (2/7 FG), 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
“I don’t want to burn them, but I have to find our rotations,”coach Alvin Gentry justifies the minutes he spends after the match.E’ Twaun Moore interspersed another 16 points (6/9 FG) from the bank and Ian Clark (11) was also convincing in his Pels debut.Ex-Bamberg’s Darius Miller scored 5 points (2/5 FG) in 20 minutes.
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