Successful series of “Brooklyn Nets” goes on. After coming of acting head coach P.J. Carlesimo the team gained the 6th victory in 7 games. This time “Nets” defeated “Philadelphia” 109:89.
P.J. Carlesimo lets young Georgian forward Tornike Shengelia show himself. Tornike played for 4:59 minutes against “76ers”. He earned 2 points (2-2 free throws), 1 rebound and 1 assist.
The guests won the first half 48:47. Though, at the beginning of the second half “Brooklyn” played more actively. As a result of good play of Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson, “Nets” gained 22-point handicap and easily won the game.
After today’s victory, “Brooklyn” (20-15) is in the second place in Atlantic Division. “76ers” is in the fourth place (15-21).
Zaza Pachulia and his “Atlanta” have bad times. The team of Larry Drew lost three games in a row. This time “Hawks” lost to “Minnesota” 103:108.
The hosts started the game very actively. “Minnesota” won the first half with 16-point handicap.
But in the last quarter “Atlanta” played more actively. 1 minute before the end of the game, Louis Williams minimized the score to 1 point – 101:102. Dante Cunningham increased advantage of his team up to 3 points. The guests had a chance to save the game and finally – 103:108.
Zaza Pachulia was a substitute. The Georgian center played for 23:31 minutes. He earned 8 points (3-4 2 points, 2-2 free throws), 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
In spite of today’s failure, “Atlanta” (20-13) is still in the 3rd place in Eastern Conference. “Minnesota” has 16 wins and 15 losses.
Giorgi Barbakadze
