Three Villanova Wildcat legends saw action in the NBA on Saturday - here is a look at how they performed:
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Minnestoa Timberwolves on Saturday by a final score of 111-96.
Ryan Arcidiacono had a rough shooting game for the Bulls. Though he started and played 33 minutes, he was held scoreless (shooting: 0-5 FG, 0-4 3PFG, and 0-0 FTs). He grabbed one defensive rebound, dished out 4 assists and grabbed a steal. "Arch" also committed four turnovers and finished the game with a -7 plus/minus.
Arcidiacono boxing hard:
Ryan Arcidiacono Boxes Out Karl Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/Tckmv8LcPl
— Gustavo Vega (@iamvega1982) November 25, 2018
Arcidiacono is averaging 27.8 minutes, 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season while shooting 44.6% FG, 42.5% 3PFG, and 66.7% FT.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics, 113-104 in front of a home audience.
Jalen Brunson earned an eight minute run off the bench in which he scored 2 points on 1-1 shooting, 0-0 3PFG and 0-1 FT. He added two personal fouls and a -2 plus/minus to round out his boxscore entry.
Brunson goes length of the floor for his lone bucket:
Jalen Brunson goes coast to coast for the score and-1! pic.twitter.com/VuS5u0dkc7
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 25, 2018
Brunson is averaging 13.6 minutes, 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this season while shooting 41.7% FG, 28.0% 3PFG, and 70.0% FT.
In Milwaukee, the Bucks out-scored the San Antonio Spurs in a high-scoring affair, 135-129. Donte DiVincenzo remains out of the Bucks line-up.
Dante Cunningham started for the Spurs and played 30 minutes. He scored 5 points on 2-4 FG, 1-3 3PFG, and 0-0 FTs. Cunningham hauled down 10 rebounds (2 offensive), handed out one assist and snared two steals on his way to a -23 plus/minus.
Cunningham is averaging 22.7 minutes, 5.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season while shooting 47.9% FG, 48.5% 3PFG, and 90.0% FT.
The Sunday schedule for Villanova Wildcats playing in the NBA:
Sunday, November 25
3:30 PM ET
SPECTRUM SPORTSNET, FOX SPORTS FLORIDA, 710 AM ESPN / 1330 AM ESPN DEPORTES, WTKS 104.1
Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers (Josh Hart)
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
4:00 PM ET
FOX SPORTS DETROIT, FSAZ+, 97.1 FM THE TICKET, AZ SPORTS 98.7 FM
Phoenix Suns (Mikal Bridges) at Detroit Pistons
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
6:00 PM ET
FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST - ATLANTA, FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST - CHARLOTTE, 92.9 FM "THE GAME"
Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks (Omari Spellman)
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
6:00 PM ET
SN1, FOX SPORTS SUN, SN1/E/O/W, SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN, 790 THE TICKET / S: WAQI 710 AM
Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors (Kyle Lowry)
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
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