scored 25 points in Saturday’s 119-100 victory over the Jazz for the Timberwolves. The Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Chris Hine reports that the former Utah point guard acknowledged that he felt more satisfaction with the result.
Before the game, the Jazz honored the current Timberwolves floor leader with a video. “A small amount of additional motivation existed.” Not going to lie,” Conley remarked. “But man, I was also trying to have fun at the same time. Simply attempting to savor the moment. It’s not often that you get to see a video played, but when it does, it demonstrates such thankfulness.
From the Northwest Division, we now have more:
Deandre Ayton told Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian that he experienced some personal difficulties acclimating to playing in Portland following his trade from Phoenix. Ayton’s output is reflecting how much more at ease he feels right now. Over his last five games, the Trail Blazers center has averaged 27.2 points and 15.0 rebounds. “I thought I adapted rapidly. However, it’s also important to recognize that we are only human, and that adjustments to different cities, teammates, and other situations are necessary,” Ayton stated.
Josh Giddey’s opponents are tiring of him, and the Thunder guard is learning how to counter that tactic, according to
