Tar Heels in NBA: Green has best game of season; Barnes keeps getting it done

By R.L. Bynum

Danny Green has had a tough go of if so far for the Philadelphia 76ers but had his best game of the season Saturday night in their 127–112 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Green scored 13 points, made 3 of 6 3-point attempts and dished out four assists to produce a season-high game score of 10.9. He contributed to Philadelphia’s total of 16 3-pointers in the game.

“We were shooting well because we’re getting open shots,” Green said. “I think most teams will shoot well if you swing the ball and find the open man. Most uncontested shots are a lot easier. Obviously, we know the warm is going to turn. We’re going to have some lows or some lapses or phases where we don’t shoot as well. But at least we’re getting the best shot for our team.”

The most consistent Tar Heel so far in the NBA season has to be Harrison Barnes, who had another good game in his Sacramento Kings’ 102–92 loss at Houston. He collected 19 points, seven rebounds and a steal for a 14.6 game score.

On a night when most of the UNC alums in the NBA either had the night off, didn’t play or had off nights Cole Anthony was held to a season-low two points and Reggie Bullock scored four.

How Heels did Saturday and when they play next

Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic guard
108–99 loss vs. Oklahoma City — 19 minutes, 2 points, 1–7 FG, 0–2 3FG, 0–0 FT, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, -4, -0.3 game score
Season statistics — 6 games, 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 30.9FG%, 20.0%3P, 15–15FT
Up next — Monday vs. Cleveland, 7 p.m.; Wednesday vs. Cleveland, 7 p.m.
Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings guard
102–92 loss at Houston — 38 minutes, 19 points, 7–13 FG, 2–4 3FG, 3–5 FT, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, -9, 14.6 game score
Season statistics — 6 games, 16.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 47.3FG%, 33.34%3P, 77.3FT%
Up next — Monday vs. Sacramento, 10 p.m.; Wednesday vs. Chicago, 10 p.m.
Tony Bradley, Philadelphia Sixers center/forward
127–112 win vs. Charlotte — Didn’t play
Season statistics — 1 game, 4.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 28.6 FG%, no 3-point or FT attempts
Up next — Monday vs Charlotte, 7 p.m., FSS; Wednesday vs. Washington, 7 p.m.
Reggie Bullock, New York Knicks guard/forward
106–102 win at Indiana — 33 minutes, 4 points, 2–6 FG, 2–5 3FG, 0–1 FT, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, +6, 3.4 game score
Season statistics — 6 games, 8.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 33.9FG%, 32.4%3P, 60.0FT%
Up next — Monday at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday vs. Utah, 7:30 p.m.
Ed Davis, Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward
No game
Season statistics — 4 games, 1.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 20.0FG%, no 3-point or FT attempts
Up next — Sunday vs. Denver, 7 p.m.; Tuesday at Denver, 9 p.m.
Wayne Ellington, Detroit Pistons guard
96–93 win vs. Boston — Didn’t play
Season statistics — 1 game, 20 minutes, 11 points, 4–10 FG, 2–7 3P%, 1–1 FT, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, -6
Up next — Sunday vs Boston, 3 p.m., NBATV; Monday at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Danny Green, Philadelphia 76ers guard
127–112 win vs. Charlotte — 26 minutes, 13 points 4–7 FG, 3–6 3FG, 2–3 FT, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 turnover, +6, 10.9 game score
Season statistics — 6 games, 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 37.5FG%, 28.8 3P%, 80.9 FG
Up next — Monday vs Charlotte, 7 p.m., FSS; Wednesday vs. Washington, 7 p.m.
Justin Jackson, Oklahoma City Thunder forward
108–99 win at Orlando — Didn’t play
Season statistics — 1 game, 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 50.0FG%, 0–3 3FG, 2–2 FT
Up next — Monday at Miami, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Cameron Johnson, Phoenix Suns forward
No game
Season statistics — 6 games, 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 assist, 51.9FG%, 42.9%3P, 10–10 FT
Up next — Sunday vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 8 p.m.; Wednesday vs. Toronto, 9 p.m.;
Nassir Little, Portland Blazers forward/guard
No game
Season statistics — Hasn’t made season debut as he tries to get into shape after a battle with COVID-19.
Up next — Sunday at Golden State, 8:30 p.m., NBATV; Tuesday vs. Chicago, 10:30 p.m., NBATV
Theo Pinson, New York Knicks guard/forward
106–102 win at Indiana — Didn’t play
Season statistics — 4 games, 0 points, 0.3 of an assist, 0–3 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1 rebound
Up next — Monday at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday vs. Utah, 7:30 p.m.
Coby White, Chicago Bulls point guard
No game
Season statistics — 6 games, 14.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 34.9FG%, 35.7%3P, 82.4 FT
Up next — Sunday vs. Dallas, 8 p.m.; Tuesday at Portland, 10:30 p.m., NBATV