LeBron James, C. J. Miles, John Wall: Noticeable performances from NBA’s 11th April games
Eleven contests were held in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on 11th April. Here is an overview of some of the most noticeable performances that
sparked those contests.
James- Miami Heat
34 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists is just not good enough for the two times reigning MVP, so LeBron James also made three steals to launch an assault on
a night, which proved to be a big one for Miami Heat. James played for 42 plus minutes in the game and made every single moment count as the Heat scorched the Atlanta Hawks 98-90. The Heat forward pinned 12-of-14 free throws along with 2-of-4 three-pointers
in the victory. He has now registered 30-of-55 shooting from the field in the previous three games.
Hickson- Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a commendable performance as they won on the second consecutive night. Led by J.J. Hickson, who posted 20 points to go along with 11 rebounds,
six other Cavaliers scored in double digits while accomplishing a 110-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Anderson’s off the bench game
Ryan Anderson sparked the game coming off the bench to notch 7-of-11 shots for Orlando Magic, who scripted a 95-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The player shined
throughout the game and posted 18 points and14 rebounds in the big win. Moreover, he also pinned three 3-pointers.
Wall taking missing C’s as challenge
John Wall, who had taken the missing Celtics starting line-up as a challenge, was brilliant from the foul line on the night. The Washington Wizards rookie guard converted14-of-15
free throws as the Wizards stunned the Celtics 95-94. The 14 free throws along with 5-of-17 shooting from the field enabled the player to register 24 points in the victory. He also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out three assists in 46 minutes.
Utah starters
On Monday night, the Utah Jazz starters were a little too hot to handle by the stumbling New Orleans Hornets squad. They got together to shoot 56.6 per cent from
the field. C.J. Miles and Devin Harris collected game high 18 points that helped Utah blow off Hornets defences. At the same time they allowed opposition’s starting line-up muster only 43 percent shooting.
Salmons- Milwaukee Bucks
John Salmons contributed 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds, finishing on a 9-for-14 shooting from the field as the Milwaukee Bucks outclassed the Toronto Raptors
93-86. The player went 5-for-7 from the free throw line and also dished out two assists in the win. Salmons has now shot 23-of-32 in the previous two contests.
Ridnour- Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing against the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour finished with a 10-for-13 shooting from the field. The player posted 21 points,
grabbed nine rebounds and dished out nine assists in 48 minutes of action. Wolves however lost the game 135-127 in overtime.
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