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.
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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 — 31 games, 6.9 points, 44.8 FG%, 32.2 3P%, 59.1 FT%, 2.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists
Team record: 18–26, 11th in Eastern Conference
Wednesday: Thunder 122, Bucks 102 — 24:15, 17 points, 7–9 FG, 3–4 3FG, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 turnovers, 4 fouls, -7
Friday: Nuggets 102, Bucks 100 — 16:23, 9 points, 4–8 FG, 1–3 3FG, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -12
Sunday: vs. Dallas — Game postponed
Next game — 8 p.m. Tuesday at Philadelphia, NBC, Peacock
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 — 46 games, 10.6 points, 43.3 FG%, 35.9 3P%, 87.3 FT%, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Team record: 31–15, 2nd in Western Conference
Tuesday: (at) Rockets 111, Spurs 105— Started; 24:37, 6 points, 2–6 FG, 2–5 3FG, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, -2
Thursday: Spurs 126, (at) Jazz 109 — Started; 21:51, 2 points, 1–5 FG, 0–4 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, -5
Sunday: Pelicans 104, Spurs 95 — Started; 19:02, 5 points, 1–2 FG, 1–2 3FG, 2–2 FT, 1 rebound, 3 assist, -9
Next game — 9:30 Wednesday at Houston, ESPN
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 — 38 games, 4.0 points, 55.7 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 74.4 FT%, 2.8 rebounds
Team record: 11–35, 14th in Eastern Conference
Wednesday: (at) Celtics 119, Pacers 104— 6:18, 2 points, 1–5 FG, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, -2
Friday: Pacers 117, (at) Thunder 114— Played less than a minute
Monday: (at) Hawks 132, Pacers 116— Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Chicago
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: 31–15, 3rd in Western Conference
Out for at least a month with a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee
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 — 39 games, 11.3 points, 39.3 FG%, 32.8 3P%, 74.4 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists
Team record: 23–24, 9th in Western Conference
Thursday: Blazers 127, Heat 110 — Didn’t start; 33:30, 20 points, 8–19 FG, 4–12 3FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, +15
Friday: Raptors 110, Blazers 98 — Didn’t start; 28:41, 11 points, 4–9 FG, 3–6 3FG, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, -1
Monday: (at) Celtics 102, Blazer 94 — Didn’t start; 25:45, 11 points, 5–14 FG, 1–7 3FG, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, -1
Next game — 7:30 Friday at New York
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 20 | 6–5, 195 | Rookie season | 4-year NBA rookie contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting shooting guard
Season statistics — 33 games, 6.3 points, 44.0 FG%, 30.6 3FG%, 89.7 FT%, 1.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 of a steal
Team record: 12–32, 13th in Eastern Conference
Wednesday: (at) Knicks 120, Nets 86 — Started; 25:13, 6 points, 2–9 FG, 0–4 3FG, 2–2 FT, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 foul, -26
Friday: Celtics 130, Nets 126 — Started; 19:43, 6 points, 2–3 FG, 1–2 3FG, 1–1 FT, 1 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 fouls, -10
Sunday: (at) Clippers 126, Nets 89 — Started; 19:43, 5 points, 1–6 FG, 1–5 3FG, 2–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, -18
Next game — 9 p.m. Tuesday at Phoenix
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 — 42 games, 7.8 points, 60.3 FG%, 20.0 3P%, 67.6 FT%, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists
Team record: 12–32, 13th in Eastern Conference
Wednesday: (at) Knicks 120, Nets 86 — Didn’t start; 23:51, 6 points, 2–5 FG, 0–2 3FG, 2–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, team-low -36
Friday: Celtics 130, Nets 126 — Didn’t start; 19:14, 5 points, 1–3 FG, 3–4 FT, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -4
Sunday: (at) Clippers 126, Nets 89 — Didn’t start; 20:23, 8 points, 3–5 FG, 2–3 FT, 6 rebounds, 2 assists 4 steals 1 block 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -7
Next game — 9 p.m. Tuesday at Phoenix
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 — 25 games, 19.0 points, 45.7 FG%, 37.0 3PFG, 80.0 FT%, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists
Team record: 23–23, 9th in Eastern Conference
Tuesday: Bulls 138, Clippers 110 — Started; 30:37, 27 points, 9–16 FG, 6–10 3FG, 3–3 FT, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, +15
Thursday: Bulls 120, (at) Timberwolves 115 — Started; 29:56, 22 points, 6–16 FG, 3–10 3FG, 7–9 FT, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, +6
Saturday: Bulls 114, Celtics 111 — Started; 32:17, 22 points, 6–16 FG, 5–9 3FG, 5–5 FT, 1 rebound, 7 assists, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, +5
Monday: Lakers 129, Bulls 118 — Started; 31:07, 23 points, 8–13 FG, 5–10 3FG, 2–2 FT, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnoers, 4 fouls,m +7
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday at Indiana
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 — 27 games, 11.1 points, 46.2 FG%, 35.1 3P%, 68.0 FT%, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.0 steals
Thursday: (at) Austin Spurs 110, Capital City 103 — Started; 37 minutes, 15 points, 6–11 FG, 3–7 3FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, 2 blocks, -4
Friday: Capital City 112, (at) Austin Spurs 96 — Started; 36 minutes, 10 points, 4–11 FG, 2–5 3FG, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 fouls, 1 steal, 1 block, +24
Next game — 8 p.m. Friday vs. Wisconsin Herd
Garrison Brooks, Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) center
Age 26 | 6–9, 230 | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2017–21 (4 seasons)
Season statistics — 26 games, 5.3 points, 44.3 FG%, 36.8 3P%, 68.4 FT%, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.4 of a block
Thursday: Cleveland Charge 113, Birmingham 104 — Didn’t start; 17 minutes, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 fouls, 1 block, -11
Thursday: Cleveland Charge 120, Birmingham 105 — Didn’t start; 14 minutes, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1 assist, -2
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce
RJ Davis, South Bay Lakers guard
Age 23 | 6–0, 180 | rookie season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 25 games, 17.9 points, 43.3 FG%, 38.5 3P%, 88.2 FT%, 4.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.8 of a steal
Tuesday: (at) Rio Grande Valley Vipers 126, South Bay 119 — Started; 32 minutes, 24 points, 7–15 FG, 4–7 3FG, 3–3 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, -14
Thursday: Mexico City Capitanes 123, South Bay 113 — Didn’t start; 33 minutes, 21 points, 7–10 FG, 3–4 3FG, 3–4 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 fouls, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, -4
Saturday: South Bay 125, Mexico City Capitanes 95 — Started; 24 minutes, 10 points, 4–10 FG, 1–5 3FG, 1–1 FT, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 turnovers, +7
Next game — 10 p.m. Tuesday vs. College Park Skyhawks, ESPN+
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 — 19 games, 14.85 points, 48.9 FG%, 30.9 3P%, 62.2 FT%, 11.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.9 of a steal
Tuesday: Austin 127, (at) Oklahoma City Blue 112 — Started; 34 minutes, 13 points, 6–16 FG, 1–5 3FG, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 fouls, 2 turnovers, 1 block +4
Thursday: Austin Spurs 110, Capital City 103 — Started; 38 minutes, 11 points, 4–8 FG, 1–2 3FG, 1–3 FT, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 fouls, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, +5
Friday: Capital City 112, Austin Spurs 96 — Started; 37 minutes, 6 points, 2–7 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1–1 FT, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 fouls, 1 turnover, -16
Sunday: Austin Spurs 102, (at) Valley Suns 91 — Started; 40 minutes, 13 points, 5–14 FG, 1–6 3FG, 1–1 FT, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 block, team-high +22
Next game — 9 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Suns, ESPN+
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Season G League statistics — 12 games, 19.0 points, 53.7 FG%, 40.3 3P%, 78.9 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks
Season NBA statistics — 14 games, 2.9 points, 55.2 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 1.3 rebounds, 0.4 of an assist
Wednesday in NBA with Bucks: Thunder 122, Bucks 102 — 29:42, 11 points, 4–7 FG, 3–5 3FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +3
Friday in NBA with Bucks: Nuggets 102, Bucks 100 — 12:15, 0–1 FG, 0–1 2FG, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, +2
Next game — 2 p.m. Friday at Capital City Go-Go
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 21 games, 20.0 points, 49.5 FG%, 40.4 3P%, 92.5 FT%, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.6 steals
Thursday: Noblesville Boom 95, Wisconsin 90 — Started; 31 minutes, 23 points, 9–12 FG, 5–8 3FG, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, -2
Saturday: Noblesville Boom 117, Wisconsin 115 — Started; 37 minutes, 25 points, 8–13 FG, 3–5 3FG, 3–3 FT, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 6 turnovers, -17
Next game — 2 p.m. Friday at Capital City Go-Go
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