MADRID, 30 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Los Angeles Clippers have clearly imposed on Minnesota Timberwolves (124-101) in a duel with the presence of three Spanish players on the court and that has opted in favor of Serge Ibaka, author of 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 plugs.
Enraged by their historic loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Clippers dominated the game from the opening whistle and reached the break with the victory already on track (70-50) helped by the good interior work of Ibaka.
Along with the Hispanic-Congolese, the Angelenos, who have Kawhi Leonarod out, also had the score of Lou Williams (20) and Paul
George (18), top gunners in the franchise’s third win this season.
For their part, the Timberwolves had no options despite the points of Ricky Rubio (17 and 5 assists in 25 minutes with 6/8 in field goals), D ‘Angelo Russell (22) and Malik Beasley (19), while Juancho Hernangómez contributed 2 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal in 18 minutes on the floor.
On the other hand, his brother Willy had seven minutes with the New Orleans Pelicans in which he contributed 1 point, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. His team conceded a clear defeat in the field of Phoenix Suns (111-86), who had Jae Crowder (21) as the best player.
–STATISTICS OF SPANISH PLAYERS.
RICKY RUBIO: 17 points, 5 assists and 1 steal.
SERGE IBAKA: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
JUANCHO HERNANGÓMEZ: 2 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal.
WILLY HERNANGÓMEZ: 1 point, 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
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