The night of the Frenchies: Tony Parker, as in the good old days – Basketball

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Published on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 09:57
| Updated 27/10/2018 at 10:05

The two generations of French leaders shined tonight: Tony Parker (18 points, 8 badists) contributed to the very large victory of the Hornets against Chicago, while Frank Ntilikina tied his points record (17).

Arrived in Charlotte to replace Kemba Walker at the leads, Tony Parker has released his best vintage costume and managed a gala performance Friday against the Bulls. In 19 minutes of play, the 36-year-old French leader scored 18 points (7/11) and distributed 8 badists, contributing to the Hornets' second quarter-time madness (45-29, 135-106 in the final). "He brought energy, pbadion … That's why we brought him here, this guy is a winner, congratulated his coach James Borrego. The rest of the group has an interest in following him because he will push them. " Last season, in San Antonio, "TP" had crossed the bar of 18 units only once. His teammate Nicolas Batum did not force him anything (10 points to 4/5 shots, 8 rebounds, 5 badists).

Sixteen years his junior, Frank Ntilikina Walk in his footsteps in New York, and has again shown against Golden State: tested on the wing since the resumption, he was replaced in his usual position of leader, and took the opportunity to pbad 17 points in 26 minutes, equaling his best NBA total. "He did not refuse the open fire, that's good, he put us on the right track", congratulated his coach David Fizdale. The Strasbourg did not however much used in the last quarter, where the Knicks sank against the exploits of Kevin Durant.

Last Frenchie to have played last night, Ian Mahinmi was made the fourth time of the season with the Wizards: in 19 minutes, his biggest game time this season, he has accumulated 4 points and 5 rebounds, but could not avoid another disappointment in the franchise of the capital city of Sacramento (116-112).

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