Gators in the NBA
Monday, November 30, 2015 | Men's Basketball
By Ashley Milchman
UAA Communications
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
After a shoulder injury forced him on the bench for three days, Beal has bounced back and is back on track at the top of the Wizards' roster. Beal is currently averaging a team best 19.6 points, a large improvement from his 2014-2015 average of 15.3 points a game. In this past week's games, Beal has averaged 35 minutes a game, as well as hitting all 8 free throws in Saturday's game against the Raptors. This has boosted Beal's overall free throw percentage to .800, yet again beating his last season's .783 percent.
11/28 vs. Raptors (L 82-84): 20 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL
11/27 vs. Celtics (L 78-111): 16 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, 1 STL
11/25 vs. Hornets (L 87-101): 17 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK
11/24 vs. Pacers (L 106-123): 20 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL
11/21 vs. Pistons (W 97-95): 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL
FINAL BRADLEY BEAL 16 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 1 steal 1 block pic.twitter.com/IpfE1Wwl7u
— WizardsTalk (@WizardsTalk) November 28, 2015 For more on Beal, follow: @WashWizards, @RealDealBeal23
Matt Bonner, San Antonio Spurs
Matt Bonner made a brief appearance in the Spurs' win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, picking up one rebound and one steal. The Spurs are currently on a 5-game win streak, with victories over the Grizzlies, Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets and Hawks.
For more on Bonner, follow: @spurs
Corey Brewer, Houston Rockets
Brewer average 18 minutes a game this past week, boasting an impressive .889 FT% as well as picking up eight rebounds. Brewer had a big night during the Rockets' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, playing 27 minutes, picking up five rebounds, two assists and two steals.
11/27 vs. 76ers (W 116-114): 7 PTS, 1 REB
11/25 vs. Grizzlies (L 93-102): 5 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL
11/21 vs. Knicks (L 102-107): 8 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
See what Coach Bickerstaff, Harden, Thornton & Brewer had to say following practice at https://t.co/xdpTxcncf8 pic.twitter.com/CzHL2zSLBy
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 23, 2015 Proud to be in the PHS Hall of Fame. Now we gotta get a Rocket jersey up there! #TBT #PortlandHighSchool #GoPanthers pic.twitter.com/5Xk58OEtsm
— Corey Brewer (@TheCoreyBrewer) November 12, 2015 For more on Brewer, follow: @HoustonRockets, @TheCoreyBrewer
Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat
Haslem made an appearance in Miami's games against the Knicks and Pistons, putting up seven points in the loss against the Pistons. Haslem also picked up a rebound, steal and assist in the game against the Pistons. The seven points against the Pistons marked Haslem's season high.
11/25 vs. Pistons (L 81-104): 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST
For more on Haslem, follow: @MiamiHEAT, @ThisIsUD
Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Al Horford continues to dominate, averaging 29.4 minutes a game and 11.8 points in the past week. Horford picked up his second and third double-double of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Horford picked up 10 points and 10 rebounds against Cleveland, and 12 points and 12 rebounds against Minnesota. In the past five games alone, Horford has 34 rebounds as well as 14 assists. Horford's free throw percentage has jumped to .853, making all four free throws against the Grizzlies, as well as both against the Spurs.
11/28 vs. Spurs (L 88-108): 10 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
11/27 vs. Grizzlies (116-101): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
11/25 vs. Timberwolves (L 95-99): 12 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK,1 STL
11/24 vs. Celtics (W 121-97): 11 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK
11/21 vs. Cavaliers (L 97-109): 10 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK
#ICYMI last night, @Paulmillsap4 & @Al_Horford brought some serious thunder https://t.co/u7rMtICWsW #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/Y1fdluNT0M
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 19, 2015 Nice way to bounce back on the road vs Memphis. Go Hawks! #TrueToAtlanta
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) November 28, 2015 For more on Horford, follow: @ATLHawks, @Al_Horford
David Lee, Boston Celtics
Lee had a successful holiday week of basketball, averaging 15 minutes a game and shooting a .577 FG%. This boosted Lee to a .533 FG% for the season, beating his 2014-2015 .511%. Lee picked up 19 rebounds this pas week, as well as 10 assists.
11/29 vs. Magic (L 91-110): 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
11/27 vs. Wizards (W 111-78): 12 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
11/24 vs. Hawks (L 97-121): 10 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
For more on Lee, follow: @Celtics, @Dlee042
Mike Miller, Denver Nuggets
Miller saw an average of 15.3 minutes of playing time this past week, hitting a .571 FG% as well as a .571 3P%. He tied his season high nine points in the loss versus the Clippers, as well as set a season high three rebounds.
11/27 vs. Spurs (L 80-91): 3 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
11/24 vs. Clippers (L 94-111): 9 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL
Mike Miller: dude can shoot. #Nuggets
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 25, 2015 For more on Miller, follow: @nuggets, @MikeMiller_13
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls
After recovering from a knee injury, Noah has remained utilized off the bench for Chicago, but it still contributing greatly. Noah averaged 19.4 minutes game, as well as picking up 35 rebounds this past week.
11/27 vs. Pacers (L 92-104): 5 REB, 2 BLK
11/24 vs. Trailblazers (W 93-88): 7 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 2 BLK
11/20 vs. Warriors (L 94-106): 7 REB, 1 STL
.@paugasol and @JoakimNoah look to stay aggressive as they continue to adjust to the team's new offense. https://t.co/mMSeFEo2bb
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 22, 2015 Joakim Noah Speaks Out About His Offensive Role: https://t.co/uU7jeks0WC pic.twitter.com/JPpt9HleaD
— Bulls Nation (@BullsNationNet) November 24, 2015 For more on Noah, follow: @chicagobulls, @JoakimNoah
Chandler Parsons, Dallas Mavericks
As Parsons continues to recover from his knee surgery, he is contributing a good amount to Mavericks' roster. Averaging almost 20 minutes a game, as well as picking up 11 rebound and 6 assists in the past week. Parsons sat out during Wednesday's loss against the Spurs , but came back and played a solid 23 minutes against the Nuggets.
11/28 vs. Nuggets (W 92-81): 4 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK
11/24 vs. Grizzlies (L 96-110): 6 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK
11/22 vs. Thunder (L 114-117): 12 PTS, 3 REB
11/20 vs. Utah (W 12-93): 9 PETS, 2 REB, 2 AST
.@ChandlerParsons sends it back into the stands 👋 #DALvsDEN 🎥 » https://t.co/uhw0Ev6p3c pic.twitter.com/7Yj9cLiuCl
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 29, 2015 .@ChandlerParsons drives the lane and hits a tough bunny 🐰 #DALvsDEN Watch: https://t.co/rwmPvw8UOZ pic.twitter.com/emMtFKyNdN
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 29, 2015 For more on Parsons, follow: @dallasmavs, @ChandlerParsons
Marreese Speights, Golden State Warriors
Speights saw some playing time in the past week, contributing to the Warriors' historic perfect start. Speights scored a seasons high 13 points in the win against the Sacramento Kings, as well as posting 5 rebounds. Speights also saw 12 minutes of action in the win against the Lakers, as well as picked up 6 rebounds during the win against Denver.
11/28 vs. Kings (W 120-101): 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
11/24 vs. Lakers (W 111-77): 2 PTS, 2 REB
11/22 vs. Nuggets (W 118-105): 4 PTS, 6 REB
17-0 back to back life... @StephenCurry30 great show tonight!!! #DubNation! We out...
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) November 28, 2015 Follow: @warriors, @Mospeights16
