By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
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NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to put up numbers for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart is continuing to put numbers for the Detroit Pistons. The 6'8" center had 11 points, seven boards, five assists and two steals on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Stewart finished with 12 points, three rebounds and a block. Stewart had five points and seven boards … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to put up numbers for Pistons
NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant part of Miami’s starting five in past week
Rochester native Thomas Bryant was part of the Miami Heat's starting lineup in two games this past week. In Miami's 129-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last Wednesday, the 6'10" center had 10 points, seven boards, a block and a steal in 24 minutes. Bryant had a bucket and a steal in the Heat's 112-97 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. In the 12 games that Bryant … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant part of Miami’s starting five in past week
NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant has contributed well to the Miami Heat's current six-game winning streak. In three appearances for the Heat in the past week, the 6'10" center has had a few buckets and around five rebounds per game, along with a couple of blocks. Bryant is averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in nine games for Miami. Bryant … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to contribute for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart contributed well for the Detroit Pistons in the past week. In the Pistons' 110-101 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers last Wednesday, the 6'8" center finished with 12 points, six boards, four assists and a steal in 33 minutes. Then on Thursday in Detroit's 125-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Stewart had 11 points, … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to contribute for Pistons