NBA: Concert game Marcin Gortat, victory Wizard of pelicans – Onet.pl

 
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  Marcin Gortat in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
 

Although rival the Capital should not be the league giants and is outside the top eight of the Western Conference before the skirmish could have concerns. Pelicans played very well in the last series of meetings and won with the Detroit Pistons, and as many as 59 points and 20 rebounds received their podkoszowy Anthony Davis.

this time, however, this is not Davis shine on the dance floor, but Marcin Gortat. Polish center spent the playing 30 minutes, and was by far the best player in the competition podkoszowych. He hit 10 of 16 shots from the game and one of two free throws to give a total of 21 points. Gathered on both boards (five balls in six offensive and defensive), he had also assist, steal and two blocks. Twice fouled, reported a loss and was again blocked.

Since the resumption of the competition after a break Star Game game the wizards improved significantly. The team from the capital of the United States won three of four matches, and on their own court made his best season streak of four victories in a row. In each of the triumphs Wizards maintained an opponent below the gains of 90 points.

In the first half of the skirmish was not Pelicans clear advantage of either party. Minimum to your advantage enrolled her hosts 54:51, but a clear step toward success made only in the third quarter. Since the beginning of the Wizards recorded a series of point 14: 0 and won the 12-minute period of 34:14.

in this installment of the action pretty much played with colleagues Gortat, participating in the counterattack and actively fighting for space for partners by putting curtains. Cooperation with the Polish center paid off Wallowi also John, who, among other things thanks to zagrywkom with Gortat accumulated statistics for the second triple-double of the season (16 points, 12 zb. 11 as.)

In the last part of the match wards Randy Wittman increased their domination and even kept 23 points. The advantage was so clear that the coach of Wizards could afford to play a wide rotation.

The worst element rebounds from all 30 team players from Washington this time prevailed in this area 55 to 48. They were also significantly better in the counter 26 to 12. We managed to stop and slow down the aspirations Anthony Davis, who threw only nine “eyes” (he also had 20 rebounds), which was thanks to good hiding Jared Dudley. None of the top five players of New Orleans has not won a two-digit number of points.

– We knew that Davis is a very talented player and what he did in his last appearance. We focused on mating him on the defensive and that would always have a difficult task. We can not lose matches, hoping to end the season in a good position – said after the match Marcin Gortat.

In the night from Wednesday to Thursday Washington Wizards will play the Chicago Bulls and will have an opportunity to reduce the gap with the top eight Eastern Conference. Bulls currently occupy the eighth place last giving rise to a play-off with the balance of 29-26. Wizards have to account 26 victories and 29 defeats and are on 10. investment.

(MR)