Team World picked up
another win at the NBA Africa Game, beating their hosts in the 2017 edition,
108-97 in Johannesburg at the weekend.
The World squad opened
with a 33-19 first period, but Team Africa forged two deadlocks, and even a
one-point lead, 44-43, in the second period, following a split at the line by
Dennis Schroder.
Things were still tied
going into the fourth period, 77-all, but Team World got out to an 11-2 run for
an 88-79 cushion. A triple by Victor Oladipo made it a one-point affair, 98-97,
still 1:36 to play, but Kyle Lowry, Andre Drummond and Jaylen Brown put the
finishing touches on this one. Schroder turned the ball over on the next Africa
possession, and then missed triples sealed their fate.
Boston Celtics
sophomore forward Jaylen Brown top-scored for Team World with 15 points on
6-of-10 shooting. Kristaps Porzingis and Andre Drummond had 14 points apiece,
plus a combined 21 rebounds. Kyle Lowry chipped in 13 markers, seven boards, five dimes,
and four swipes.
The Manute Bol MVP
award was given to new Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo, for his game-high 28
points (4-of-14 3FG).
He also tallied nine
rebounds, five assists, a steal, and a block. Denver Nuggets floor general
Emmanuel Mudiay just missed a triple-double, finishing with 22 points, eight
rebounds, and
nine assists. Dennis
Schroder had 13 points, while Clint Capela had a double-double in limited
minutes, 10 markers and 11 caroms.
Luol Deng and Joel
Embiid did not play for Team Africa. Team World won the 2015 edition of this
game, 101-97.
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