Last night, Guerschon Yabusele turned heads with an impressive 21-point display on the court. However, for many of our French players in action, it was a tougher road to navigate.
NBA Night Recap
- Philadelphia 76ers – Washington Wizards: 109-103 (stats)
- Indiana Pacers – Chicago Bulls: 129-113 (stats)
- Cleveland Cavaliers – Oklahoma City Thunder: 129-122 (stats)
- Brooklyn Nets – Detroit Pistons: 98-113 (stats)
- New York Knicks – Toronto Raptors: 112-98 (stats)
- New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers: 100-119 (stats)
- Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Clippers: 126-103 (stats)
- Milwaukee Bucks – San Antonio Spurs: 121-105 (stats)
Guerschon Yabusele: Star of the Night
Guerschon Yabusele delivered a standout performance in the absence of stars like Joel Embiid and Paul George. He racked up 21 points, pulled down 8 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists. Not to mention, he capped it off by rejecting his teammate Bilal Coulibaly in a game-winning block that got fans roaring.
AND YABUSELE MAY HAVE JUST SAVED THE SIXERS! pic.twitter.com/RXgSJTUOAx
— Liberty Ballers (@Liberty_Ballers) January 9, 2025
Bilal Coulibaly: A Tough Night
Unfortunately for Bilal Coulibaly, he found himself on the wrong side of the highlight reel last night. An evening to forget, as he managed just 5 points on 2-of-8 shooting. It was a struggle from start to finish.
Ousmane Dieng (G-League)
Ousmane Dieng is lighting it up in the G-League! Last night, he exploded for 31 points, marking a new career high. His confidence is soaring, and it’s showing on the scoreboard.
Pacôme Dadiet (G-League)
Pacôme Dadiet also made waves in the G-League, contributing a solid 16 points and 9 rebounds in a competitive matchup against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He’s definitely making his presence felt!
Rayan Rupert: Minutes to Shine
Rayan Rupert had a breakthrough moment, logging nearly five minutes of play against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. Every minute counts as he fights for a spot in the rotation.
Nicolas Batum: Quiet Performance
Nicolas Batum had a typical night on the stat sheet with 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. The Clippers, however, faced a brutal loss to the Nuggets, overshadowing his contributions.
Victor Wembanyama: Battling the Best
It was a challenging outing for Victor Wembanyama against Giannis. Despite a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, his team, the Spurs, suffered a hefty defeat. Still, Wemby managed to drop some highlight-reel plays, keeping the fans entertained.
Sidy Cissoko (G-League)
Sidy Cissoko also took a trip down to the G-League, looking to hone his skills and make an impact.
Tonight’s NBA Schedule
- 1:00 AM: Magic – Timberwolves (Rudy Gobert)
- 1:00 AM: Pistons – Warriors
- 1:00 AM: Cavaliers – Raptors
- 2:00 AM: Grizzlies – Rockets
- 2:30 AM: Mavericks – Blazers (Rayan Rupert)
- 3:00 AM: Jazz – Heat
- 3:00 AM: Suns – Hawks (Zaccharie Risacher)
- 4:30 AM: Lakers – Hornets (Tidjane Salaün, Moussa Diabate)