ProTerps Update: NBA Playoffs In Full Swing
4/17/2023 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BRUNO FERNANDO – ATLANTA HAWKS
Saturday, April 15 - at Boston Celtics (L, 99-112)Tuesday, April 18 – at Boston Celtics
Friday, April 21 - vs. Boston Celtics
Sunday, April 23 - vs. Boston Celtics
Tuesday, April 25 - Game 5 if necessary
Thursday, April 27 - Game 6 if necessary
Saturday, April 29 - Game 7 if necessary
Fernando did not play in the series opener against Boston. He played in eight games during the regular season with the Hawks since being traded to Atlanta from Houston. He's averaged 3.4 points and just under two rebounds in five minutes per game. In his last regular-season game at Boston, Fernando posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds while going 8-of-11 from the floor.
Bruno shows love every game and yesterday got to feel some of it for himself 🫶 @BrunoFernandoMV pic.twitter.com/IHiof0z6bY
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 10, 2023
Yeah Bruno 🔨 pic.twitter.com/PwMJMRhoR6
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 9, 2023
KEVIN HUERTER / ALEX LEN – SACRAMENTO KINGS
Saturday, April 15 - vs Golden State Warriors (W, 126-123)Monday, April 17 – vs Golden State Warriors
Thursday, April 20 – at Golden State Warriors
Sunday, April 23 – at Golden State Warriors
Wednesday, April 26– vs Golden State Warriors
Friday, April 28 – at Golden State Warriors
Sunday, April 30– vs Golden State Warriors
Huerter scored six points while adding five rebounds and two assists in Sacramento's win over Golden State to open their series 1-0.
Len had four points, seven rebounds and block in the win as well earning Defensive Player of the Game honors.
It marked the first time in 17 years that Sacramento had won a playoff game.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 16, 2023
"Our bench has been a big part of why we're sitting in the position we are."
🎙 Kevin Huerter shows some love to the bench mob 🤝 pic.twitter.com/dfCvgNTh1O
𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩'𝙨 𝘿𝙋𝙊𝙂: ALEX LEN 😤 pic.twitter.com/jJKOW15vU0
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 16, 2023
JALEN SMITH – INDIANA PACERS
Season FinishedSmith closed out the season averaging 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Pacers. He was inactive for the final two games of the year, but closed out his season with double figures in six games including 19 points against New York and a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds against Oklahoma City.
yesterday, Jalen Smith cut the ribbon on a brand new library at @IPSSchools 43!📚
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 7, 2023
thanks to our friends at @caresource for teaming up with us to make the renovations come to life. #sponsored pic.twitter.com/5ZiAlmqifq
Jalen Smith wrapped up the first year of his Kickin' It With Stix program with a postgame party for all the participants last night.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 6, 2023
Jalen surprised every kid with a shirt and brand new pair of shoes.👟 pic.twitter.com/1nkpnfIVjv
AARON WIGGINS – OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Season FinishedWiggins scored seven points as the Thunder's season concluded in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Aaron Wiggins slams home the dagger 😤 pic.twitter.com/3ZxmakZFpt
— Thunder Nation (@ThunderNationCP) April 7, 2023
❝We had our minds set on coming in and taking care of business.❞@NickAGallo stood by with Aaron Wiggins after the game, as the Thunder was fueled by defensive stops to propel on to a 114-98 victory. pic.twitter.com/sHTeRhKZ5N
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 7, 2023
