MADRID, 19 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish power forward Santi Aldama shone this morning in the victory (115-114) of the Memphis Grizzlies over the Cleveland Cavaliers of a Ricky Rubio who also contributed notably for his team, while Willy Hernangómez once again had minutes with New Orleans Pelicans, although they lost (98-124) to the Miami Heat.
The Canarian player completed an excellent performance coming off the bench, although close to 20 minutes of play. In addition to some dream dunks, Aldama added 16 points (6/8 from the field and 4/6 from 3-pointers), 2 rebounds and 2 blocks. Only a Ja Morant who continues plugged in (24 points) and, above all, Desmond Bane (25), who led the Grizzlies.
Thus, Memphis managed to beat some Cavaliers in which Rubio had a good night in his fourth game since his return with 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Those from Tennessee closed the match with only 16 seconds remaining, after a basket by Steve Adams and a defensive action in the form of a block by Dillon Brooks on Darius Garland. It is the eleventh consecutive victory for him to keep up with the Denver Nuggets at the top of the West.
In addition, Willy Hernangómez returned to play with the Pelicans after three games without opportunities, to sign 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. However, his team, which continues in the ‘Play-off’ positions, lost to the Miami Heat led by Bam Adebayo’s 26 points. Finally, Usman Garuba was left without scoring in the loss of Houston Rockets against Charlotte Hornets (117-122), adding 5 rebounds and 1 steal.
–SPANISH PLAYERS STATISTICS:
SANTI ALDAMA: 16 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks.
RICKY RUBIO: 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
WILLY HERNANGÓMEZ: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.
USMAN GARUBA: 5 rebounds and 1 steal.