Very little used at the start of the season in Atlanta, where he had signed a one-year unsecured contract this summer, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot grows in scope. Taking advantage of the absences of many players, including Bogdan Bogdanovic and John Collins, currently stopped due to the NBA health protocol, the French winger (who himself contracted the Covid at the end of December) was established for the tenth time of the season Wednesday night once morest the Kings, and saw his responsibilities further increased due to the absence of Trae Young (back).
Luwawu-Cabarrot seized the opportunity with a full game: in 36 minutes of play, he scored 14 points (his second best total this season), took 4 rebounds and distributed 2 assists. Especially, even decimated, the Hawks managed to overcome Sacramento (108-102).
“We are dealing with a lot of absences at the moment and we have to find a balance with the available players, noted Joe Prunty, assistant coach of the Hawks (coach Nate McMillan also in quarantine). All the guys who have played tonight have contributed in one way or another, we will need them in every game. “
In Denver, Rudy Gobert (sick) might not compete with Nikola Jokic (26 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists), but the Jazz still won (115-109) thanks to the huge match of Bojan Bogdanovic (36 points). Utah, winner of eight of their last nine games, is solid third in the West.
Killian Hayes (8 points, 4 assists, 3 interceptions), holder with Detroit, might not prevent the heavy defeat of his family once morest Charlotte (111-140). Frank Ntilikina was only used a small minute (3 points) once morest the Warriors (Dallas victory 99-82). Finally, Théo Maledon (OKC, Thunder 98-80 victory over Minnesota) and Joel ayayi (Washington, Wizards 111-114 loss to Houston) did not come into play.
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