Very unpleasant sports news flew in from the US. The best Bulgarian basketball player Alexander Vezenkov is injured and therefore missed last night’s NBA regular season game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to reports, the native wing suffered a sprained ankle during the game with the Dallas Mavericks a few days ago and therefore was not included in the group for the meeting with the “Pelicans”.
The Kings couldn’t stop the Thunder
Without Vezenkov in its lineup, Sacramento lost to New Orleans 93:129. In this way, the Pelicans ended the streak of the “Kings” of six consecutive victories. Number 1 on the floor in the meeting was New Orleans winger Brandon Ingram, who finished the game with 31 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
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The stars of the “Kings” disappointed
The leaders of Sacramento Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox did not have a day. The former still achieved a double-double after scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He added 8 assists to his asset. Guard Fox scored 14 points and grabbed 2 rebounds
NBA, regular season
Charlotte Hornets – Boston Celtics 121:118 cont.
Detroit Pistons – Denver Nuggets 103:107
Washington Wizards – Milwaukee Bucks 129:142
Chicago Bulls – Miami Heat 100:118
Minnesota Timberwolves – New York Knicks 117:100
New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings 129:99
San Antonio Spurs – Los Angeles Clippers 99:124
Golden State Warriors – Houston Rockets 121:116
Against Dallas Vezenkov distinguished himself with seven points and an incredible umbrella.
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