Gators in the NBA
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 | Men's Basketball
Highlighting this week's performances was Bradley Beal, as he scored a season-high 33 points (9-of-17 FG, 5-of-11 3Pt, 10-of-10 FT), grabbed five rebounds and passed for three assists in the Wizards 104-103 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
After missing Washington's first nine games due to a wrist injury, Beal and the Wizards are 15-7 since his return to the starting lineup and are 22-9 overall. This past week, Beal notched his best game in a 104-103 win at Houston, as he scored a season-high 33 points (9-of-17 FG, 5-of-11 3Pt, 10-of-10 FT), grabbed five rebounds and passed for three assists in 37 minutes of action.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | New York | Win | 102-91 | 36 | 7-16 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 12/27/2014 | Boston | Win | 101-88 | 29 | 4-11 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| 12/29/2014 | Houston | Win | 104-103 | 37 | 9-17 | 5-11 | 10-10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 12/30/2014 | Dallas | Loss | 114-87 | 29 | 4-14 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Matt Bonner, San Antonio Spurs
Bonner and the defending NBA champion Spurs are 19-14 and have lost six of their last eight games. In San Antonio's loss last Thursday on Christmas Day against the Thunder, Bonner was 6-of-12 from the field, including 3-of-8 from the three point land totaling 17 points.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/252014 | OKC | Loss | 114-106 | 32 | 6-12 | 3-8 | 2-3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 12/26/2014 | New Orleans | Loss | 97-90 | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/28/2014 | Houston | Win | 110-106 | 12 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 12/30/2014 | Memphis | Loss | 95-87 | 19 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Corey Brewer, Houston Rockets
Corey Brewer was dealt from the Timberwolves to the Rockets on Dec. 19 and has played in four games for Houston thus far. He notched his best games as a Rocket in last Sunday's loss at San Antonio, as he put up 25 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, and one assist in 24 minutes off the bench. The Rockets are 21-9 overall and are 2-2 since acquiring Brewer.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/26/2014 | Memphis | Win | 117-111 | 23 | 5-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 12/28/2014 | San Antonio | Loss | 110-106 | 24 | 8-11 | 6-8 | 3-4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 12/29/2014 | Washington | Loss | 104-103 | 28 | 5-13 | 2-5 | 3-4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Nick Calathes, Memphis Grizzles
Calathes' 20-game suspension for violating the NBA's drug policy ended on Nov. 23. He has appeared in nine games since then and recorded his first significant playing time on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Houston. In that contest, Calathes scored six points on 3-of-5 shooting from the field and notched six assists in 20 minutes off the bench.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/26/2014 | Houston | Loss | 117-111 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/27/2014 | Miami | Win | 103-95 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2014 | San Antonio | Win | 95-87 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat
Miami is 14-18 as they are losers of three of its last four contests. The Heat's lone win came against the Cavs on Christmas Day, 101-91. In that contest, Haslem scored six points (3-of-4 FG) and grabbed four rebounds in 13 minutes of action.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | Cleveland | Win | 101-91 | 13 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 12/27/2014 | Memphis | Loss | 103-95 | 7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2014 | Orlando | Loss | 102-101 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Horford missed his first game of the season last night against the Cavs, as he was a late scratch due to an illness. Despite him not playing, the Hawks (23-8) dispatched the Cavs in a 109-101 win. In a win at Milwaukee last Saturday, Horford scored 20 points (8-20 FG, 4-6 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 33 minutes.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/26/2014 | Milwaukee | Loss | 107-77 | 25 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 12/27/2014 | Milwaukee | Win | 90-85 | 33 | 8-20 | 0-0 | 4-6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 12/30/2014 | Cleveland | Win | 109-101 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
David Lee, Golden State Warriors
The Warriors currently have the best record in the Western Conference, as they are 25-5 this season. Lee returned two weeks ago and played a season-high 25 minutes in last night's 126-86 win over the 76ers. He scored 13 points (5-of-9 FG, 3-of-4 FT) with four rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots in the win.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | LA Clippers | Loss | 100-86 | 19 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 12/27/2014 | Minnesota | Win | 110-97 | 17 | 3-10 | 0-1 | 4-4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 12/30/2014 | Philadelphia | Win | 126-86 | 25 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Mike Miller, Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 18-13 and are losers of three of its last four contests. Miller has played in seven-straight games since he returned from a seven-game absence due to a concussion. Miller recorded his best game since his return on Friday, Dec. 19 when he hit seven three pointers on his way to 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-8 3Pt) in a Cavs 95-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | Miami | Loss | 101-91 | 26 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 12/26/2014 | Orlando | Win | 98-89 | 38 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 12/28/2014 | Detroit | Loss | 103-80 | 25 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 12/30/2014 | Atlanta | Loss | 109-101 | 19 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls
The NBA's reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year and the Chicago Bulls have won four of its last five games and recorded victories this past week against the Lakers, Pelicans and Pacers. In Chicago's loss to Brooklyn last night, Noah notched a double-double with 12 points (6-of-10 FG) and 12 boards to go along with three assists and two steals in 30 minutes of action.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | LA Lakers | Win | 113-93 | 27 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 12/27/2014 | New Orleans | Win | 107-100 | 28 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 12/29/2014 | Indiana | Win | 92-90 | 29 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 12/30/2014 | Brooklyn | Loss | 96-82 | 30 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Chandler Parsons, Dallas Mavericks
Parsons is averaging 16.1 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 2.3 apg., and 1.0 spg., as he has helped the Mavericks to three-straight wins and a 23-10 record. This past week, the Mavs recorded wins against the Lakers, Thunder and Wizards. Against the Thunder, Parsons canned 26 points, as he shot 10-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-9 from downtown in 35 minutes of action. In addition, check out a highlight real block by Parsons in the Mavs, 114-87 win over the Wizards here.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/26/2014 | Lakers | Win | 102-98 | 33 | 6-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12/28/2014 | Thunder | Win | 112-107 | 35 | 10-16 | 5-9 | 1-1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 12/30/2014 | Wizards | Win | 114-87 | 28 | 5-8 | 2-2 | 2-4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Marreese Speights, Golden State Warriors
Speights and the Warriors are atop the Western Conference with an outstanding 25-5 record, as the team earned its second-straight win last night in Philadelphia, 126-86. In that contest, Speights scored a team-high 23 points (9-of-13 FG, 5-of-6 FT) with four rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots in 24 minutes.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| 12/25/2014 | LA Clippers | Loss | 100-86 | 22 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 3-6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 12/27/2014 | Minnesota | Win | 110-97 | 19 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 12/30/2014 | Philadelphia | Win | 126-86 | 24 | 9-13 | 0-0 | 5-6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23 |
