Tar Heels in NBA: Johnson, Green each hit 13 in wins; White overcomes knee contusion

By R.L. Bynum

Cameron Johnson and Danny Green each scored 13 points to lead their teams to victories on Friday night while Coby White overcame a knee injury.

Danny Green’s four 3-pointers, including a big one with 3:55 left, helped Philadelphia in the Sixers’ 112–105 home win over Chicago. Tony Bradley didn’t play for the Sixers.

Coby White suffered a left knee contusion in the first quarter and missed the entire second quarter before returning in the second half. He finished with nine points, six rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes.


Johnson collected three 3-pointers and three rebounds to score in double figures for the first time in six games. It was his first time with multiple 3-pointers in four games. The 9.1 game score was his highest since putting up a 12.8 six games ago against Boston.


In Detroit’s 109–95 loss at Memphis, Wayne Ellington collected 10 points and five assists. It was his first time scoring in double figures in eight games.


Justin Jackson had two points in six minutes of Oklahoma City’s 98–85 loss at Milwaukee. He played fewer than 10 minutes for consecutive games for the first time since late January.

His minutes dropped after Theo Maledon (30 minutes Friday) came back from a COVID-19 pause and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (36) returned from a knee injury.

How Tar Heels did Friday, what’s next

Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic guard
124–120 win vs. Golden State —
Missed fifth consecutive game with right rib non-displaced fracture
Season statistics — 25 games, 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 37.4FG%, 32.4%3P, 83.6FT
Up next — Sunday vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.; Tuesday vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.
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Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings guard
No game
Season statistics — 27 games, 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 48.0FG%, 38.8%3P, 84.3FT%
Up next — Saturday at Chicago, 9 p.m.; Sunday at Milwaukee, 9 p.m.
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Tony Bradley, Philadelphia Sixers center/forward
112–105 win vs. Chicago —
Didn’t play
Season statistics
— 10 games, 4.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.6 of an assist, 52.8 FG%, 0–0 3FG, 3–5 FT
Up next —
Sunday vs. Toronto in Tampa, 7 p.m.; Tuesday vs. Toronto in Tampa, 7:30 p.m.
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Reggie Bullock, New York Knicks guard/forward
No game
Season statistics —
25 games, 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 41.1FG%, 38.3%3P, 81.3FT%
Up next — Sunday vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.; Tuesday vs. Golden State, 7:30 p.m.
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Ed Davis, Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward
8681 loss vs. Toronto — Didn’t play
Season statistics — 19 games, 2.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 41.9FG%, 0–0 3FG, 87.5FT%
Up next — Sunday at New York, 7 p.m.; Tuesday at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
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Wayne Ellington, Detroit Pistons guard
109–95 loss at Memphis — Started; 28 minutes, 10 points, 3–9 FG, 1–7 3FG, 3–5 FT, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 1 steal, -18, 8.5 game score
Season statistics — 22 games, 10.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 44.9FG%, 42.3 3P%, 71.4FT%
Up next — Sunday at Orlando, 7 p.m.; Tuesday at Orlando, 7 p.m.
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Danny Green, Philadelphia 76ers forward
112–105 win vs. Chicago —
Started; 37 minutes, 13 points, 4–10 FG, 4–8 3FG, 1–3 FT, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, +19, 10.1 game score
Season statistics — 30 games, 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 40.1FG%, 38.1%3P, 64.7FT%
Up next —
Sunday vs. Toronto in Tampa, 7 p.m.; Tuesday vs. Toronto in Tampa, 7:30 p.m.
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Justin Jackson, Oklahoma City Thunder forward
98–85 loss at Milwaukee —
6 minutes, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 0–1 3FG, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, -8, 0.6 game score
Season statistics —
19 games, 7.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 45.8FG%, 35.0%3P, 77.8FT%
Up next — Sunday at Cleveland, 7 p.m.; Monday vs. Miami, 9 p.m.
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Cameron Johnson, Phoenix Suns wing
132
114 win at New Orleans — 22 minutes, 13 points, 4–10 FG, 3–8 3FG, 2–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, +19, 9.1 game score
Season statistics —
28 games, 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 43.6FG%, 36.9%3P, 87.9FT%
Up next — Saturday at Memphis, 9 p.m.; Monday vs. Portland, 9 p.m.
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Nassir Little, Portland Blazers forward/guard
No game
Season statistics —
13 games, 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.2 of an assist, 55.0%FG, 61.1%3P, 88.9FT%
Up next — Saturday vs. Washington, 10 p.m.; Monday at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
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Theo Pinson, New York Knicks guard/forward
No game
Season statistics —
9 games, 2 points, 1–7 FG, 0–6 3FG, 1 rebound
Up next — Sunday vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.; Tuesday vs. Golden State, 7:30 p.m.
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Coby White, Chicago Bulls point guard
112–105 loss at Philadelphia — Started; 27 minutes, 9 points, 4–11 FG, 1–5 3FG, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, -10, 7.8 game score
Season statistics —
28 games, 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 40.2FG%, 34.6%3P, 86.7 FT
Up next — Saturday vs. Sacramento, 9 p.m.; Monday at Houston, 8 p.m.

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