NBA Highlights: Karl Towns’ Double-Double, Al Horford’s Good Minutes, and Rookie Performances | Latin American Players Shine

The week started in the NBA with a Monday of eleven games and a lot of action for the Latin American army, with a new double-double from Karl Towns, good minutes from Al Horford and Lester Quiñones and good minutes for the rookies.

Jaime Jaquez Jr (Photo: AFP)

The week started in the NBA with a Monday of eleven games and a lot of action for the Latin American army, with a new double-double from Karl Towns, good minutes from Al Horford and Lester Quiñones and good minutes for the rookies.

The best of the Latin Americans was once again Karl Anthony Towns one more night, although the Dominican’s 16 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists were not enough for Minnesota and they ended up losing 113-127 to Atlanta, where Dejounte Murray’s 41 points were key.

The other Dominicans who saw action this Monday were luckier and were able to win. Al Horford He continues to be important in the second unit in Boston and finished with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals in his team’s 126-107 victory against Washington, while Lester Quinones He added 5 points in Golden State’s 130-102 victory over New Orleans. The one who entered the call but did not have minutes was Justin Minaya in Portland’s 99-91 victory over Toronto.

Those who continue adding minutes are the two Latin rookies of the season. The boricua Julian Strawther He contributed 4 points and rebounds in Denver’s 102-110 loss to Utah, while the Mexican Jaime Jaquez He totaled 8 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in Miami’s 114-122 loss to Milwaukee.

One of the good news is seeing the Puerto Rican with continuity and minutes Jonathan Isaacwho contributed 3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in Orlando’s 103-106 loss to the Lakers, where the Panamanian Colin Castleton He entered the Los Angeles squad but did not enjoy minutes.

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