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The Celtics defeated the Sixers with an outstanding Pritchard
The Celtics defeated the Sixers 114-106 in a preseason game. The Grizzlies and Pacers settled their differences in overtime, while the Jazz defeated the Clippers with a solid performance from Markkanen. Satisfactory game between Suns and Pistons, with Durant’s team winning.
The preseason in the NBA has begun, with the first games showing the teams’ first rehearsals before the new season.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia Sixers 114-106, with Peyton Pritchard leading the team from Boston. The 23’14” American guard scored 26 points and dished out 4 assists. He had an excellent rate behind the line of 6:75 minutes and scored 6 times out of the 11 attempts he made.
It is worth mentioning that a few hours before the game, Pritchard extended his partnership with the Celtics for another four years.
Very good play from the “double” Tatum with 13 points and 10 rebounds, with Brown and Porzingis making a significant contribution in the scoring area with 19 and 17 points respectively. Jrue Holiday had 6 points on 2/4 3-point shots.
THE DODECALEPTS: 29-20, 57-59, 80-81, 106-114
SIXERS: Harris 13 (7 rebounds, Tucker, Reed 5, Beverly 12 (2/3 3-pointers), Maxey 24 (4 assists), House, Oubre 6, Bubba 7, Green 3, Springer 14 (5 rebounds), Duke 2 , Smart 6, Council 3, Petrusev 6, Smith 5
CELTIC: Tatum 13 (10 rebounds), Porzingis 17 (5 rebounds), Horford 5, Brown 19, White 7, Holiday 6 (2/4 three-pointers), Cornett 4, Pritchard 26 (4 assists), Hosher, Brissett 7, Bunton 5 , Stevens 5.
Grizzlies and Pacers needed overtime
The Grizzlies and Pacers needed overtime to resolve their differences, with the former ultimately winning 127-122. The first scorer for the winners was Jaren Jackson with 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Jarreis Walker stood out for the losers with 19 points.
THE DODECALEPTS: 32-34, 59-66, 91-91, 122-127.
COUNTER: Maturin 18 (7 rebounds), Toppin 7, Turner 6, Brown 5, McConnell 11, Hield 4, Nowora 7, Jackson 4, Nesmith 9, Shepard 15 (3 rebounds, 3 assists), Wong, Smith 9, Walker 19 (4 /9 3-pointers, 4 assists), Brown 4, Chibway.
Grizzlies: Bain 17 (4 rebounds, 4 assists), Jackson 18 (5 rebounds), Adams 4, Kennard 6, Rose 13, Konchar 5, Williams 6, Aldama 10, Tillman 8, Roddy 9, Gilliard 3, LaRavia 15 (2/5 ). 3-pointer), Jackson 2, Lofton 11, Harrison.
Victory for the Jazz with Markkanen on the verge of a double-double
The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 101-96 in the preseason, with Lauri Markkanen on the verge of a double-double. The Finnish forward scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a solid performance, while Kris Dunn led the way with 15.
THE DODECALEPTS: 24-27, 43-50, 69-66, 101-96
JAZZ: Markkanen 10 (8 rebounds), Collins 5, Kessler 7, Tucker 13 (3/7 3-pointers, 6 rebounds), Sexton 3, Olynyk 1, Agbaji 9, George 10, Fontecchio 6, Dunn 15 (5 rebounds), Yurtseven 4, Hendricks 3, Samanic 9
CUTTER: Leonard 11, Mann 2, Zubac 4, George 8, Hyland 18 (4 assists), Plumlee 2, Powell 6, Boston, Martin 7, Moon 9, Covington, Brown 7, Coffey 5, Diabate 8, Williams 5, Miller 4
Satisfactory game with Suns winners
The Suns and Pistons offered sports fans a satisfying matchup, with the Phoenix team winning 130-126 in overtime. The winners’ top scorer was Grayson Allen with 18 points, followed by Metu with 14. Kevin Durant had 12 and also collected three rebounds.
THE DODECALEPTS: 46-29, 70-59, 104-84, 122-122, 130-126
CHANCE: Durant 12, Okojie 4, Nurkic 5, Beal 11, Booker 12, Gordon 8, Allen 18, Eubanks 7, Watanabe 10, Diop 3, Lee 11, Little 3, Ball 4, Metu 14, Johnson 6, Azubuike 2
PISTONS: Thompson 12, Stewart 11, Duren 6, Burks 6, Cunningham 12, Ivey 15, Hayes 13, Wiseman 4, Harris 2, Sacher 1, Bagley 25, Umude 12, Roden 2, Simpson 2
Source: sport 24
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