MADRID, 18 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish power forward Santi Aldama has set his scoring record this morning since he has been in the NBA by achieving 29 points and 8 rebounds in the massive victory of his team, Memphis Grizzlies, against the San Antonio Spurs (112-140), in the who won the duel with French center Victor Wembanyama.
The player from Gran Canaria emerged as the leading scorer of the Tennessee franchise and of the match starting from the bench; Thus, he was 10 of 19 in field goals, including 5 of 12 in triples, and a perfect 4 of 4 in free throws to reach 29 points, his highest points since he has been in the North American league.
Aldama, who in the other game this week against the Texans already scored 20 points – linking two games with 20 or more points for the first time – took advantage of his just over 30 minutes on the Frost Bank Center court and captured 8 rebounds, He gave an assist and recovered a ball. Furthermore, he was able to win the duel with Wembanyama, who still scored 19 goals.
The Grizzlies, again without Ja Morant, have tied their second consecutive victory after beating the Spurs last Wednesday (115-129) and are third in the Western Conference (27-15), where the Oklahoma City Thunder leads (34- 7).