Middleton found pressure

Chris Middleton was the Bucks’ leader with 34 points, with Jru Holliday adding 26 points and Dode DiVincenzo adding 20 points. For the Kings, Harrison Barnes had 29 points (more for him in a moment), Tyrese Halibarton had 24 points and 12 assists, and Terrence Davis had 22 points.

The Bucks have three straight wins. But the bottom line is that they’re now happy to see Chris Middleton and Jru Holliday remembering themselves. This is especially good news for Giannis Antetokounbo, who has been paddling a lot since the start of the season.

The Appearance of the Night

Chris Middleton deservedly won that position as he had another of his own classic nights against the Kings. Because he was the reference point in the Bucks’ offense due to Giannis’ absence, he finished the game on 34 points with 7/13 two points, 5/7 three points, 5/5 shots, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 Mistakes in 34 minutes of participation.

Middleton is Middleton again. In the last 10 games, he has averaged 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.4 steals with 48.4% on three-pointers (3.1/6.4 per game) in 35 minutes of participation . With him in this situation, the Bucks look like the team that wowed them in the playoffs last year.

Bigombo became a star for one night

If a team has a beginning, a beginning and an end, then it can accommodate any player who wants to follow that philosophy. This is currently happening with the Suns and Bismak Bigiombo, who was unclaimed in ζή, signed a ten-day contract when half the squad contracted coronavirus and finally a contract until the end of the season. And in the 113:103 victory over the Pacers he had his best performance in the Phoenix jersey.

With DiAndre Eaton absent and Chris Paul constantly “feeding” him, Bigombo shone all night with 21 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in 30 minutes of participation!

Bigombo has only played in 8 games for the Suns. He is the team’s third center. However, in those 8 games that he took part in, he has 10.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 interceptions in 20 minutes of attendance. Every minute that passes on the floor gives something. At 30, he seems to be finding the role he deserves on a team chasing the title.

The Cavaliers play their basketball

The Cavaliers are now at a level where appearing serious enough is enough to beat Donner-level teams. And that alone is a sign of Cleveland, who improved their record to 28:19 after beating Oklahoma City 94:87.

Darius Garland (23 points, 11 assists, 8 errors) and the duo of Evan Mobley (15 points, 17 rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (14 points, 13 rebounds) again showed the way for the Cavs, who are hoping for Laurie Marcan to take the went the game with a sprain, will have nothing serious. Because, even if he doesn’t show his numbers at all, the Finn is valuable in this Cleveland.

Barnes will be wanted during the trade deadline

Ever since Harrison Barnes was in the mental asylum called Sacramento Kings, people have forgotten about him. Sometimes he’s remembered when a good performance surfaces (like the 29ara he now scored against the Bucks). What is certain, however, is that the other teams have not forgotten him. And logically they’ll be lining up at the close to ask the kings about him, so Sacramento’s reaction will be interesting.

This season, the 30-year-old Barnes has averaged 16.6 points, 6 rebounds and 2.4 assists with 41.8% on three points in 34 minutes of attendance. It has two-way functions. He has championship experience as a Warriors player (he won the 2015 championship with them). He can tag all the positions of the greats (who forgets when he tagged Jacques Randolph in the series with the Grizzlies?). He has one of the most special — and charming — contracts in the NBA as, instead of increasing, his salary is decreasing every year, meaning he’s expected to be paid $20.2 million this year next season (2022-23 ) – this will be his last – gets $18.3 million.

The Pistons’ Jeremy Grant’s name is the one widely used in the swap rumors (Ben Simmons…doesn’t count, his name has been around since the summer). However, unlike Grant, Barnes is more experienced in difficult situations and does not claim to be a star. He likes being a star in his role. And that is a very charming quality.