Northwest Division Roundup: Grant and R. Williams Exit Early, Murray Breaks 3-Point Record, Updates on George and J. Williams
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The Portland Trail Blazers lost two key frontcourt players during Friday’s defeat to the Mavericks. Forward Jerami Grant left in the third quarter after feeling a “pop” in his right calf and did not return. He is expected to undergo additional testing on Saturday. Center Robert Williams sat out the second half after tweaking his lower back.
“They’re a really, really big part of our team,” All-Star forward Deni Avdija said. “I hope they’re going to come back fast because we need those guys on the court for sure.”
Jamal Murray Sets Nuggets Single-Season 3-Point Mark
Jamal Murray drilled his 221st three-pointer of the season during Denver’s win over Utah, surpassing Michael Porter Jr. for the franchise record. Murray finished with 31 points. “I gain more confidence as [the fans] yell more,” he told the Denver Gazette.
Hamstring Injury Sidelines Keyonte George
Jazz guard Keyonte George has been out since March 11 with a hamstring strain, leaving him short of the 65-game requirement for postseason honors. Head coach Will Hardy praised the third-year guard’s leadership while injured. George is averaging 23.6 points and 6.1 assists over 54 games and is eligible for a rookie-scale extension this summer.
Thunder’s Jalen Williams Works Past Hamstring Issues
Jalen Williams told ESPN he struggled mentally after two separate hamstring injuries this season but now feels confident on the court. The Thunder forward posted 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 27 minutes against Chicago on Friday.
Source: Hoops Rumors
