NBA Aussies: Giddey explodes for 24 points against Kings

Josh Giddey's newfound scoring prowess was one of the highlights of another big week for the NBA's Aussie contingent.

Josh Green of the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City's Josh Giddey and Patty Mills in action for the Brooklyn Nets

(L-R) Josh Green of the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City's Josh Giddey and Patty Mills in action for the Brooklyn Nets Source: Getty Images

It was a huge seven days for the Aussie rising star, showing off his full arsenal of skills for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they collected wins against Dallas and Portland.

The Melbourne-born teenager demonstrated he is beginning to develop an eye for the hoop as well with a career-high 24 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Giddey backed that up with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in a loss to the Warriors on Tuesday.

The Australian was also named in the Rising Star team to play at the All-Star weekend in Cleveland on Saturday, February 19.  Patty Mills will take part in the Three-Point Contest.

In other action, Mills' solid showings for Brooklyn have not been able to stop the Nets' recent slide, while injury has forced Jock Landale and Matisse Thybulle to miss games.

Patty Mills – Brooklyn Nets (29-24)

February 3: v Sacramento Kings (101-112 L)
• Minutes: 31
• Points: 14 off 5-12 shooting
• Assists: 3
• Rebounds: 3

February 5: v Utah jazz (102-125 L)
• Minutes: 22
• Points: 11 off 4-9 shooting
• Assists: 1
• Rebounds: 1

February 7: v Denver Nuggets (104-124 L)
• Minutes: 31
• Points: 14 off 5-14 shooting
• Assists: 2
• Rebounds: 4

Josh Giddey – Oklahoma City Thunder (17-36)

February 3: v Dallas Mavericks (120-114 W)
• Minutes: 37
• Points: 14 off 7-13 shooting
• Assists: 10
• Rebounds: 7

February 5: v Portland Trail Blazers (96-93 W)
• Minutes: 35
• Points: 16 off 7-15 shooting
• Assists: 3
• Rebounds: 7
February 6: v Sacramento Kings (103-113 L)
• Minutes: 38
• Points: 24 off 10-19 shooting
• Assists: 8
• Rebounds: 4

February 8: v Golden State Warriors (98-110 L)
• Minutes: 30
• Points: 16 off 6-16 shooting
• Assists: 7
• Rebounds: 11

Matisse Thybulle – Philadelphia 76ers (32-21)

February 3: v Washington Wizards (103-106 L)
• Minutes: 33
• Points: 3 off 1-3 shooting
• Assists: 0
• Rebounds: 1
February 5: v Dallas Mavericks (98-107 L)
• Minutes: 25
• Points: 6 off 2-4 shooting
• Assists: 1
• Rebounds: 1

Josh Green – Dallas Mavericks (31-23)

February 3: v Oklahoma City Thunder (114-120 L)
• Minutes: 18
• Points: 5 off 2-6 shooting
• Assists: 4
• Rebounds: 2

February 5: v Dallas Mavericks (107-98 W)
• Minutes: 18
• Points: 0 off 0-1 shooting
• Assists: 1
• Rebounds: 7
February 7 v Atlanta Hawks (103-94 W)
• Minutes: 23
• Points: 9 off 3-10 shooting
• Assists: 1
• Rebounds: 6

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Published 9 February 2022 12:02pm
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