Today at dawn, in another match of regular season 2012-12, “Atlanta” hosted “Indiana” at “Philips Arena”. In comparison with the last matches, Larry Drew made one change in start line-up – Deshon Stivenson was in the substitutions and Josh Smith played in No.3 possition, El Horford played as a forward and Zaza Pachulia as centre forward.
The match started with Hibert kick and the rebound of Georgian basketball player, as a result the first quarter was competition between Jos Smith (9p) and David West (12).
The first 12 minutes ended in favor of guests- 25:22. In the second quarter, hosts activated very much, Pachulia made very important rebounds, Al Horford started to gain points and as a result, “Atlanta” went to a big break as leader- 51:50.
At the beginning of the third period, Georgian centre assisted to Josh Smith, who scored and in the next attack, Corver scored three-point kick and was to gain almost decisive superiority, when back-liner George Hill “exploded” and it can be said that he won this quarter himself. He brought 12-point handicap to his club.
Larry Drew timely managed to change tactic. He put concentration on defense and as a result “Indiana” scored only 9 points in the last quarter.
Jaff Teague was the hero of the match, he scored very important point at the end of the match and brought the victory- 98:86.
David West and George Hill were the bests for “Peisers”, they brought 20-20 points to the club. As for hosts, Al Horford was the top-scorer- 16 points and 9 rebounds. Zaza Pachulia spent 33:47 minutes on the pitch and during this time he brought his club 6 points (used 3 two-point kicks from five), 14 rebounds, 1 block-shot and 1 assist.
In the last match of the regular season, “Brooklyn Nets” hosted champion “Miami” and lost with 30-point difference- 73:103. Hosts won all the quarters, according to the final score, Ivery Jonson let substitution player to play.
The main thing is that, Georgian forward Tornike Shengelia had debut in NBA, he spent 12minutes and during this time he gained 2 points (2 penalty kicks from 2), 1 rebound and 2 loses.
Giorgi Barbakadze
