MADRID, 25 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Spanish power forward Santi Aldama shone this morning with the Memphis Grizzlies but could not avoid the team’s third consecutive loss in the NBA against the Phoenix Suns (89-110), who signed their sixth straight win thanks to Devin Booker’s 40 points.
Those from Tennessee (3-12), who close their participation in the ‘NBA In-Season Tournament’ – the new competition for the 30 teams outside the regular season – with a 0-4, continue in free fall and are placed penultimate in the Western Conference, only ahead of the San Antonio Spurs (3-13).
Despite the situation of the franchise, Aldama once again acted as a leader to become his team’s top scorer; In his almost 36 minutes on the court and starting as a starter, the Canarian contributed 21 points – 9 of 20 field goals, including 3 of 10 triples – and 5 rebounds.
The Suns (10-6), fourth in the West, did not even miss Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and relied on the only member of the ‘Big Three’ available: Devin Booker, who scored his highest score of the season with 40 points -15 of 21 on field goals-.