Three Stars
Here are my “three stars” from yesterday’s NBA games, with the “first star” considered the top performer.
First ⭐️
Jarrett Allen scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 130-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Allen was typically efficient, making 16 of his 23 shots from the field. He added a game-high 17 rebounds, five assists, a game-high four blocks (tied with Donovan Clingan), and two steals in 30 turnover-free minutes.
Second ⭐️
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced game highs of 34 points and 13 assists in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 win over the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander went 11-16 from the floor and 11-13 from the charity stripe. He also contributed five rebounds, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes of action.
Third ⭐️
Victor Wembanyama compiled game highs of 25 points (tied with Desmond Bane), five blocks, and four steals as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 112-103. Wembanyama shot 7-13 from the field and 11-15 from the free throw line. He also grabbed eight rebounds in 28 minutes played.
Milestones
Allen became the first player in NBA history to record a 40-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist game while playing less than 30 minutes (he logged 29 minutes and 30 seconds, to be exact).
