By R.L. Bynum
Coby White, Cameron Johnson and Day’Ron Sharpe had solid Sunday games in victories on a day when Leaky Black scored his first NBA points and Pete Nance put up a double-double in the G League.
White collected 16 points, seven assists and two steals before fouling out in Chicago’s 119–108 victory at Detroit, the first game after a three-day break for the Bulls (4–6). White has scored in double figures in the last six games, with at least six assists in three.
In his second game back in the Brooklyn starting lineup after missing seven games with a left calf contusion, Johnson struggled from the perimeter (2 of 11 from 3-point range) but had 14 points and six rebounds in the Nets’ 102–94 home victory over Washington.
Sharpe came off the bench to contribute eight points, 12 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. His 12.4 game score and 19 minutes, 21 seconds of playing time were both season-highs. Strangely, Sharpe got more playing time with usual starting center Nic Claxton back than when Claxton missed eight games with a sprained left ankle.
Black, who made his NBA debut with four minutes on Wednesday in a home game against Washington, scored five points in 5½ minutes Sunday night in the Charlotte Hornets’ 129–107 loss at New York. He made his only 3-point attempt and had two rebounds and a block.
His first NBA points came off of an alley-oop pass from LaMelo Ball with 19.9 seconds left in the first half. His 3-pointer came with 2:56 remaining in the game.
After going scoreless in 18 minutes Friday in the Cleveland Charge’s 116–109 opening-game win against the Wisconsin Herd in his G League debut, Pete Nance put up 19 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in a 107–102 Sunday victory against the same team.
In the Texas Legends’ 114–110 home win Saturday night over the Oklahoma City Blue, Theo Pinson had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals while Justin Jackson contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Tony Bradley was inactive for the game.
Cole Anthony has been Orlando’s backup point guard all season. But rookie Anthony Black started at point guard with starter Markelle Fultz out with a knee injury Saturday. Anthony had four points and two rebounds in a season-low 14 minutes. Bucks guard Damian Lillard was also out with a sore right calf, and that helped the Magic earn a 112–97 victory.
Playing time continues to be scarce for Reggie Bullock and Nassir Little with their new teams.
For the second consecutive game and the fourth in the last six, Bullock didn’t play (coach’s decision) in Houston’s 107–104 home win Saturday over Milwaukee.
Little didn’t play (coach’s decision) for the fourth game in a row, a 111–99 Phoenix home loss to Oklahoma City.
Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic guard
Age 23 | 6–3, 185 | fourth NBA season | $5,539,771 salary | UNC 2019–20 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup point guard behind Markelle Fultz
112–97 Saturday win vs. Milwaukee — 14 minutes, 4 points, 0–3 FG, 0–1 3FG, 4–4 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, +14
Season statistics — 8 games, 14.8 points, 45.2 FG%, 37.5 3P%, 76.9 FT%, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday at Brooklyn
Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings forward
Age 31 | 6–8, 225 | 12th NBA season | $17,000,000 salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of Chris Duarte
The Kings didn’t play Saturday or Sunday.
Season statistics — 8 games, 12.1 points, 47.8 FG%, 40.5 3P%, 78.3 FT%, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Next game — 10 p.m. Monday vs. Cleveland, NBATV
Leaky Black, Charlotte Hornets guard
Age 24 | 6–9, 209 | rookie NBA season | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Roster situation — Reserve role; likely to play many games for G League’s Greensboro Swarm
129–107 Sunday loss at New York — 6 minutes, 5 points, 2–2 FG, 1–1 3FG, 2 rebounds, 1 block, 1 foul, +13, 5.3 game score
Season statistics — 2 games, 10 minutes, 5 points, 2–3 FG, 1–1 3PFG, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday vs. Miami, Bally Sports SE
Reggie Bullock, Houston Rockets guard
Age 32 | 6–6, 205 | 11th NBA season | $10,489,600 salary | UNC 2010–13 (3 seasons)
Roster situation — Backup at small forward behind Dillon Brooks
107–104 Sunday win vs. Denver — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Season statistics — 5 games, 586 minutes, 6 points, 2–8 FG, 2–7 3FG, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Next game — 10:30 Friday at Los Angeles Clippers
Cameron Johnson, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 27 | 6–8, 210 | fifth NBA season | $25,679,348 salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of Royce O’Neale
102–94 Sunday win vs. Washington — Started; 34 minutes, 14 points, 5–16 FG, 2–11 3FG, 2–2 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, +15, 4.7 game score
Season statistics — 3 games, 12.3 points, 35.9 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 750 FT%, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 of a steal
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday vs. Orlando
Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz center
Age 22 | 7–0, 245 | second NBA season | $2,831,160 salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting center ahead of Kelly Olynyk
Kessler will miss at least two more weeks with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow.
Season statistics — 8 games, 8.3 points, 54.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 61.5 FT%, 7.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks
Next game — 9 p.m. Tuesday vs. Portland
Nassir Little, Phoenix Sun wing
Age 23 | 6–4, 220 | fifth NBA season | $6,250,060 salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Will compete for time off the bench behind Josh Okogie at small forward (with Keita Bates-Diop, Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon) and behind Kevin Durant at power forward (with Yuta Watanabe and Baits-Diop).
111–99 Sunday loss vs. Oklahoma City — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Season statistics — 5 games, 3.8 points, 42.9 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 4–4 FT, 1.4 rebounds, 1.0 steal
Next game — 9 p.m. Wednesday vs. Minnesota
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 21 | 6–9, 265 | third NBA season | $2,210,040 salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup center behind Nic Claxton
102–94 Sunday win vs. Washington — 19 minutes, 8 points, 3–6 FG, 0–1 3FG, 2–2 FT, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -4, 12.4 game score
Season statistics — 10 games, 6.7 points, 57.8 FG%, 0–2 3P, 65.2 FT%, 6.3 rebounds, 0.5 of an assist, 0.5 of a block
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday vs. Orlando
Coby White, Chicago Bulls guard
Age 23 | 6–5, 195 | fifth NBA season | $11,111,111 salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starter ahead of Jevon Carter
119–108 Sunday win vs. Detroit — Started; 32 minutes, 16 points, 6–14 FG, 3–6 3FG, 1–2 FT, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 6 fouls, +4, 11.7 game score
Season statistics — 10 games, 12.3 points, 39.1 FG%, 30.9 3P%, 84.2 FT%, 3.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists
Next game — 8 p.m. Monday at Milwaukee
In G League
Tony Bradley, Texas Legends center
Age 25 | 6–11, 248 | seventh pro season | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
114–110 Saturday win vs. Oklahoma City — Inactive for the game; missed first two games
Next game — 7 p.m. Thursday at Osceola
Justin Jackson, Texas Legends guard
Age 28 | 6–8, 220 | seventh pro season | UNC 2014–17 (3 seasons)
114–110 Saturday win vs. Oklahoma City — Started; 26 minutes, 11 points, 4–11 FG, 3–9 3FG, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 fouls, +14
Season statistics — 2 games, 18.5 points, 44.8 FG%, 39.1 3P%, 100 FT%, 6.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.5 of a steal
Next game — 7 p.m. Thursday at Osceola
Pete Nance, Cleveland Charge
Age 23 | 6–10, 225 | rookie pro season | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
116–109 Friday win vs. Wisconsin — Didn’t start; 18 minutes, 0 points, 0–3 FG, 0–3 3FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, 1 steal, +1
107–102 Sunday win vs. Wisconsin — Started; 19 points, 3–8 FG, 1–3 3FG, 7–7 FT, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks
Season statistics — 2 games, 37 minutes, 19 points, 3–11 FG, 1–6 3FG, 7–7 FT, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday at Sioux Falls
Theo Pinson, Texas Legends guard
Age 27 | 6–7, 212 | sixth pro season | UNC 2014–18 (4 seasons)
114–110 Saturday win vs. Oklahoma City — Didn’t start; 23 minutes, 18 points, 5–10 FG, 0–3 3FG, 6–6 FT, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 fouls, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks, -2
Season statistics — 2 games, 19.5 points, 43.5 FG%, 22.2 3P%, 100 FT%, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.0 block
Next game — 7 p.m. Thursday at Osceola
What is a game score?
Get an explanation of the game score metric here. Michael Jordan produced the all-time-high game score of 64.6 on March 28, 1990, in the Chicago Bulls’ 117–113 overtime win at Cleveland. Jordan had 69 points on 23 of 37 shooting (2 of 6 from 3-point range), made 21 of 23 free-throw attempts and collected 18 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block.
Photo via @chicagobulls
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