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Yuki Kawamura (23) of the Memphis Hustle, the young NBA Grizzlies team, started against the Osceola Magic on the 20th (Japan’s 21st period). He has achieved his first double-double award since coming to the United States with 15 points and 16 assists, including three 3-point shots. The team had two consecutive wins.
Although this was his first appearance in a G League game in about a week, Kawamura was inserted into the starting lineup. This day was called “Education Day,” and although many elementary school students were watching the game, he was the leader of the team from the first quarter.
With 11 minutes and 6 seconds left, he went into the middle from the top and made a kick pass to a teammate who was cutting under the goal for his first assist of the day. After that, he also assisted on two 3-point shots by his teammates. With 5 minutes and 52 seconds remaining, he re-entered and made a no-look bounce pass for an assist that sparked the local narrative. After that, he racked up more assists, recording seven assists in the first quarter alone, and went to the bench with 3 minutes and 14 seconds left.
The second quarter started on the bench. He entered the game as a substitute with 9 minutes and 3 seconds left, and with 8 minutes and 49 seconds left, sank a 3-pointer from the top to score his first goal of the game. With 7 minutes and 31 seconds left, he came in strong and attacked the bottom of the goal, inviting a foul from his opponent and making a strong free throw. With 4 minutes and 43 seconds left, he made his second 3-pointer of the day from the top. After that, he also had two assists, giving him 10 assists in the first half alone.
He participated from the beginning of the third season. With 11 minutes and 3 seconds left, he made a 3-point shot from the right side, getting his first double award since coming to the United States. Two layups followed, and with 6 minutes and 17 seconds left, he moved aggressively inside, inviting a foul from his opponent and making a free throw. He assisted on a teammate’s shot with 4:37 left, and went to the bench with 3:11 left.
The last quarter started on the bench. He took the court with 6:53 left, sank a pull-up jumper near the free throw line with 5:48 left, and followed that up with an assist. He then added to the victory by adding two assists.
In this game, he played more than 30 minutes and achieved his first double-double since coming to the United States in his second G League game with 15 points and 16 assists, the most since his arrival to the United States. He had 4 successful shots on 12 attempts. He made 3 of 8 3-point shots.
The team trailed by one point in the first half, and in a close game in the second half, they went on a 12-0 run early in the final quarter and earned their second straight victory. Hustle’s next game will be against Magic on the 22nd (23rd).
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2024-11-20 18:43:00
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Guest 2: In your opinion, what key traits or skills does Yuki Kawamura possess that have enabled him to thrive in the G League despite the challenges of transitioning from Japan to the United States?
As a website editor for world-today-news.com, I would be delighted to conduct an interview with you about the inspiring achievement of Yuki Kawamura in his recent G League game.
Guest 1: Sportswriter for a local Memphis newspaper
Guest 2: Basketball analyst and expert on the G League
Introduction: Yuki Kawamura, a Japanese player from the Memphis Hustle youth team, achieved his first double-double in the G League with 15 points and 16 assists, which has been a great accomplishment since coming to the United States. How do you think his performance will impact the team’s future success?
Guest 1: I believe that Yuki Kawamura’s double-double performance is very encouraging for the Memphis Hustle team. It shows that he is adapting well to the American style of play and making significant contributions to the team’s success. His assists total, in particular, was impressive, as it shows that he is not only scoring but also facilitating for his teammates. This kind of playmaking ability is crucial for any team’s success, especially in the NBA G League where it’s not uncommon for players to switch between scoring and creating opportunities for their teammates. I think this performance will instill confidence in Kawamura and the team as they continue their season.
Guest 2: Absolutely. Double-doubles are always impressive, but to achieve one as a point guard is even more remarkable. Yuki Kawamura’s performance against Osceola Magic demonstrated his versatility as a player and his potential to become a valuable asset to the Grizzlies organization. His performance also shows that the Memphis Hustle management has recognized his talent and given him the opportunity to showcase it at the highest level. The G League is known for producing excellent talent, and if Kawamura can continue to excel, it would be exciting to see him potentially join the NBA roster in the future.
Section 1: Adapting to the American Style of Play
Guest 1: How do you think Yuki Kawamura has adapted to the faster pace and physicality of the American style of play? Which aspects of his game have improved the
