Its adaptation Usman Garuba in the nba he has not followed an easy path, not even an ordinary one. His premiership season was soon put on hold by a rather untimely bout of COVID-19 and a wrist injury. So much so that by the time he was ready to return, the campaign was almost over. Hence it is 2022-2023 It was so crucial for the native of Azuqueca de Henares, as his performance would determine his potential and short-term future in the best league in the world. So, Garuba has focused its efforts since last summer on improving two key aspects: physique and shooting
During Eurobasket of 2022 He left flashes, but at the beginning of 2023 Garuba began to register his development as a player, taking several steps in front of the three-pointer.
Aside from the limited amount of shots that the former Madrid player musters, it’s fair to admit that Garuba performs very well from beyond the arc.
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In the 57 games he has played this season, he has compiled a 55.3% success rate, with almost one attempt per night. However, as noted earlier, the highlight is what has been happening since January. Usman has connected 12 of 17 outside shots (70.6%) in this 2023, including a 7-for-7 streak without a loss since February 13. Without further ado, the Rockets player hasn’t missed an outside shot since the 10th of that month.
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To summarize a little where Castilian-Manchego stands in the general panorama of the championship He is the most successful player in this 2023 among those who have hit between 15 and 20 triples. Behind him, Gary Payton (52.9%), his teammate Alperen Sengun (47.4%) or Danny Green (47.1%). In other words, even though his effort volume is low, Garuba pushes as hard as possible on every shot.
The vast majority of these attempts have since been made cornerspart from which it has been added 10 out of 16 triples (62.5%), he is the one with the best percentage with at least 15 shots. Although, we must insist again, the sample size is minuscule compared to his predecessor, Mike Conley (61.9%) with 42 3-pointers from the corner.
Facts aside, the important thing is the trend is rising for Usman Garuba who has worked very hard to get these opportunities.
Add to that an already interesting defensive impact, which translates into steals, deflections, assists and even blocks, the former Madrid is the 3&D original that is so sought after:
Lacking any technical tools that allow him to create his own scoring options and with a strong defensive profile, if he continues to develop along that line and maintain similar success he could be a gem for the Rockets.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo He gave a harsh response to the question about a possible trade to another NBA club:
“I’m here. Don’t ask me that question. It’s disrespectful to me and my teammates. I wear this jersey every day.
To say I don’t want to be here is disrespectful to the organization, the coaching staff, myself and everyone who worked hard to get me on the field. Don’t ask me this question. I am her. I’m going out in this uniform. And as long as I’m here, I’ll give it my all until the last second of the match.”
On the night of December 27-28, Antetokounmpo returned to the field after his calf muscle injury and became the most productive player of the game with the Chicago Bulls – 112:103.
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Nine games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 27-28.
“San Antonio” hosted “Utah” and suffered a sensational defeat.
Spurs had a good first quarter, during which they made a 15:2 spurt to take an 11-point lead at 30:19, but failed to build on it or at least maintain it. In the second quarter, the Jazz responded with a 25:5 attack and took the lead 62:51 with the same 11 points. Utah then kept the opponent at bay for more than 10 points until the middle of the fourth quarter, when Spurs equalized the score – 106:106, thanks to a 14:2 breakthrough. However, the home team could not achieve this success and failed at the end of the match. In the last three minutes of the game, San Antonio scored 2 points and lost them with a score of 2:11 and had a score of 114:127 throughout the match.
Svyatoslav Mikhayyuk He was in Utah’s starting five and stayed on the field for 14 minutes, during which time he scored 3 points (1/1 three-pointers), also made 1 rebound and 1 assist with 1 loss and 1 foul.
The most productive player of the match was Vembanyama, who brought 32 points to Spurs, but this did not help them achieve positive results. Jazz has 29 points from Markkanen and 28 points from George.
“Chicago” lost at home to “Milwaukee”, where Giannis Antetokounmpo returned.
The Bucks gained a minimal advantage in the first quarter and then gradually increased it, eventually winning all quarters of the match and winning with a score of 103:112.
In this game, Antetokounmpo returned to the field after his calf muscle injury and became the most productive player, scoring 29 points for Milwaukee. Portis also scored a double-double for the guest team with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
NBA. Regular season, December 28
San Antonio – Utah – 114:127 (40:32, 20:38, 27:28, 27:29)
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Nine regular season games took place in the NBA on the night of December 26-27.
Utah hosted the Eastern Conference leader and won a sensational victory.
The first half of the match was spent with a small lead for the Pistons, who kept their opponent one or two shots away most of the time and entered the long break with a 1-point lead at 68:67. The decisive factor in the match was the third quarter; In this quarter, Jazz made a 16:3 move and took the lead by 12 points, 90:78. The home team had the advantage in the score, but Detroit gradually reduced the gap and 19 seconds before the siren, after two free throws by Cunningham, they equalized the score – 129:129. However, the match did not go to overtime – Utah took advantage of the remaining time with the efforts of George, who scored a two-pointer 3 seconds before the siren – 131:129.
Svyatoslav Mikhayyuk He stayed on the field for 21 minutes and recorded 9 points (3/4 two-pointers, 1/2 three-pointers), as well as 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.
The most productive player was George, who scored 31 points for Utah, while Nurkic had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
orlando: Black (24), Carter (16 + 8 rebounds), Bane (15 + 10 rebounds), Banchero (13), Jones (8) – start; Richardson (14) and Silva (8), Kane (5), Isaac (2), Howard (0), Penda (0), O. Robinson (0).
Charlotte: Ball (22 + 7 rebounds + 6 for loss), Knippel (16), Bridges (16 + 11 rebounds), Miller (15), Diabate (10 + 13 rebounds) – start; Hall (14 + 8 rebounds), Sexton (13), Hall (7), Green (6), Connaughton (1), James (0), Mann (0).
Chicago – Philadelphia – 109:102 (30:28, 19:24, 32:33, 28:17)
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