By R.L. Bynum
Harrison Barnes continued to heat up on Sacramento’s long road trip, and Leaky Black produced the best game of his rookie season on Friday night.
Barnes poured in 22 points and four 3-pointers in the Kings’ 133–122 win at Indiana to move to 4–1 on a road trip that finishes with games Saturday in Chicago against Coby White and the Bulls and Monday night in Cleveland.
It was the fourth game of at least 20 points in the last six for Barnes, who pulled down four rebounds and got three steals. Barnes only has six such games all season. He’s scored at least four 3-pointers in four of his last six games, and his 16.5 game score was his fourth in the previous six of at least 16.
In a season-high of nearly 18 minutes, Leaky Black put up season-highs of 11 points, four field goals and three 3-pointers in Charlotte’s 126–106 loss at Oklahoma City. Black was 4 of 7 from the floor and made all three 3-point attempts while tying his season high with two assists and putting up a season-high 9.4 game score.
Unfortunately for the Hornets (10–37), it was their sixth consecutive loss. Of the 18 NBA games that Black has played this season, Charlotte’s only win was the 128–125 Jan. 22 win at Minnesota, when Black had a big block and made a pair of clutch free throws at the end.
Cole Anthony had four points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in Orlando’s 108–106 Friday win over Minnesota.
Reggie Bullock had three points, one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes of Houston’s 135–106 Friday home win over Toronto in only his second action in the Rockets’ last 10 games and first since Jan. 26.
Walker Kessler collected eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks Thursday in Utah’s 127–124 home loss to Philadelphia.
For the third time in five Phoenix games, Nassir Little didn’t play (coach’s decision) in the Suns’ 129–121 Friday loss at Atlanta.
In the G League Friday, Justin Jackson had a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the Texas Legends’ 122–119 loss at Santa Cruz. Theo Pinson collected 12 points, four rebounds and four assists, and Tony Bradley pitched in eight points and four rebounds.
Pete Nance had 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the Cleveland Charge’s 101–94 home win Friday over Delaware.
Cole Anthony, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Age 25 | 6–2, 185 | 6th season | $2.67 million salary | UNC 2019–20 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string point guard behind Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins
Season statistics — 27 games, 6.5 points, 42.8 FG%, 28.5 3P%, 59.1 FT%, 2.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists
Team record: 13–19, 11th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104 — 3:26, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, -2
Saturday: Bucks 112, (at) Bulls 103 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m. Monday at Charlotte
Harrison Barnes, San Antonio Spurs forward
Age 33 | 6–7, 225 | 14th season | $19 million salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting power forward ahead of Keldon Johnson
Season statistics — 30 games, 12.9 points, 47.2 FG%, 40.1 3P%, 88.7 FT%, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists
Team record: 23–8, 2nd in Western Conference
Thursday: Spurs 130, Thunder 110 — Started; 30:25, 15 points, 5–12 FG, 3–7 3FG, 2–2 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, +2
Saturday: Jazz 127, Spurs 114 — Started; 22:47, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 1–3 3FG, 2 rebounds, 2 assist, 1 foul, -5
Next game — 8 p.m. Monday vs. Cleveland, NBC, Peacock
Tony Bradley, Indiana Pacers center
Age 27 | 6–10, 248 | seventh pro season | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string center behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson
Season statistics — 25 games, 4.4 points, 57.9 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 74.2 FT%, 2.5 rebounds, 0.6 of an assist
Team record: 6–26, 14th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Celtics 140, Pacers 122 — 6:59, 4 points, 2–3 FG, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -6
Saturday: (at) Heat 142, Pacers 116 — 11:00, 3 points, 1–1 FG, 1–2 FT, 4 rebounds, 1 turnovers, 4 rebounds, 3 fouls, -9
Next game — 8 p.m. Monday at Houston
Cameron Johnson, Denver Nuggets forward
Age 29 | 6–8, 210 | 7th season | $22.54 million salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of Tim Hardaway Jr.
Season statistics — 28 games, 11.7 points, 46.1 FG%, 42.9 3P%, 81.0 FT%, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists
Team record: 22–9, 3rd in Western Conference
Thursday: Nuggets 142, Timberwolves 138, OT; Saturday: Magic 127, Nuggets 126 — Missed both games; out four to six weeks with a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee
Next game — 7 p.m. Saturday at Orlando
Caleb Love, Portland Trail Blazers guard
Age 24 | 6–3, 212 | Rookie season | Two-way contract | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
Roster situation — Backup point guard behind Deni Avdija/fourth-string 2 guard
Season statistics — 23 games, 8.2 points, 35.2 FG%, 27.1 3P%, 76.2 FT%, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Team record: 12–19, 10th in Western Conference
Friday: Clippers 119, Blazers 103 — Didn’t start; 25:15, 14 points, 5–10 FG, 3–7 3FG, 1–2 FT, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -17
Next game — 6 p.m. Sunday at Portland
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 20 | 6–5, 195 | Rookie season | 4-year NBA rookie contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup 2 guard behind Terance Mann
Season statistics — 19 games, 6.0 points, 48.8 FG%, 37.8 3FG%, 95.2 FT%, 1.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists
Team record: 10–19, 13th in Eastern Conference
Saturday: Nets 123, Timberwolves 107 — 17:33, 7 points, 3–6 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, +13
Next game — 7:30 Monday vs. Golden State
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 24 | 6–9, 265 | 5th season | $6.25 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup center behind Nic Claxton
Season statistics — 27 games, 7.1 points, 59.8 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 65.2 FT%, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Team record: 10–19, 13th in Eastern Conference
Saturday: Nets 123, Timberwolves 107 — 17:27; 10 points, 5–5 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, +21
Next game — 7:30 Monday vs. Golden State
Coby White, Chicago Bulls forward
Age 25 | 6–4, 195 | 7th season | $12.88 million salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting shooting guard ahead of Ayo Dosunmu
Season statistics — 14 games, 20.8 points, 44.2 FG%, 31.0 3PFG, 80.4 FT%, 3.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists
Team record: 15–16, 9th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Bulls 109, 76ers 102 — Started; 29:01, 13 points, 4–12 FG, 1–6 3FG, 4–4 FT, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -1
Saturday: Bucks 112, Bulls 103 — Started; 28:43, 16 points, 6–12 FG, 4–8 3FG, 0–1 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 3 fouls, -5
Next game — 8 p.m. Monday vs. Minnesota
Out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (torn labrum in left shoulder); season statistics: 5 games, 14.4 points, 70.3 FG%, 75.0 3P%, 70.0 FT%, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.8 blocks
Leaky Black, Capital City Go-Go (Wizards) guard
Age 26 | 6–6, 209 | 3rd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 16 games, 10.7 points, 44.4 FG%, 26.7 3P%, 70.6 FT%, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals
Team record: 2–1, tied for 2nd in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 6–8, fifth in East Division
Thursday: Capital City 122, (at) College Park Skyhawks 100 — Started; 9 points, 4–9 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1–1 FT, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul, +19
Next game — 3 p.m. Thursday at Westchester Knicks
Garrison Brooks, Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) center
Age 26 | 6–9, 230 | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2017–21 (4 seasons)
Season statistics — 14 games, 4.9 points, 44.4 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 50.0 FT%, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.5 of a block
Team record: 2–1, tied for 2nd in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 5–7, seventh in South Division
Saturday: Birmingham 105, (at) Westchester 98 — Didn’t play
Next game — 7 p.m. Sunday at Westchester Knicks
RJ Davis, South Bay Lakers guard
Age 23 | 6–0, 180 | rookie season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 15 games, 19.1 points, 45.4 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 86.4 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steal
Team record: 2–2, tied for 1st in Western Conference; finished Showcase Cup 7–7, fifth in West Division
Saturday: Oklahoma City Blue 124, South Bay 123 — Started; 13 points, 4–15 FG, 1–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 block, -1
Next game — 8 p.m. Saturday vs. Memphis Hustle
Harrison Ingram, Austin Spurs forward
Age 23 | 6–5, 230 | 2nd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
Season NBA statistics — 3 games, 11 minutes, 5 points, 2–3 FG, 1–1 3FG, 3 rebounds, 2 fouls, +13
Season G League statistics — 10 games, 15.9 points, 51.3 FG%, 37.8 3P%, 58.3 FT%, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals
Team record: 1–2, tied for 8th in Western Conference; finished Showcase Cup 12–2, first in South Division
Saturday: Austin 109, Mexico City Capitanes 105 — Started; 26 points, 10–15 FG, 2–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, +4
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Santa Cruz Warriors
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Season G League statistics — 6 games, 20.0 points, 60.8 FG%, 45.2 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks
Season NBA statistics — 9 games, 32 minutes, 18 points, 7–14 FG, 4–9 3FG, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
Team record: 0–3, tied for 15th in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 4–10, eighth in Central Division
Friday in NBA: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104 — 3:26, 1 turnover, -2
Saturday in NBA: Bucks 112, (at) Bulls 103 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cleveland Charge, ESPN+
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 8 games, 16.9 points, 50.5 FG%, 34.7 3P%, 15–15 FT, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal
Team record: 0–3, tied for 15th in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 4–10, eighth in Central Division
Saturday: Grand Rapids Gold 125, Wisconsin 111 — Started; 23 points, 9–22 FG, 4–9 3FG, 1–1 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, -13
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cleveland Charge, ESPN+
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