University of North Carolina Athletics
NBA Update: Week 12
January 24, 2006 | Men's Basketball
Jan. 24, 2006
Former Tar Heel Antawn Jamison posted a double-double in each of the three games he played during the 12th week of play in the NBA. Jamison is currently on a four-game double-double streak that has led to 19 double-doubles on the season. His season total ranks seventh overall in the league. Jamison has also been on a high-scoring streak, as he has not scored less than 20 points in the last five games.
Several former Tar Heels have played leading roles in the NBA this season. Brendan Haywood leads the Washington Wizards in blocks per game with an average of 1.50. Vince Carter leads the New Jersey Nets in points per game with an average of 24.6. Antawn Jamison leads the Wizards in rebounds with an average of 9.7. In addition, Rasheed Wallace has led his Detroit Pistons to the best record in the league at 33-5 and the longest winning streak, which currently stands at seven games.
On a less heartening note, Sean May is expected to miss at least six weeks and possibly the remainder of his rookie season after a second arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He underwent surgery last Thursday to repair damaged cartilage. While the second surgery expects to hold May back this season, the Bobcats' Dr. Glenn Perry expects a full recovery.
Update on Former Tar Heels in the NBA:
Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets - Started at guard in all three games. He scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the Nets' 103-83 victory over the Boston Celtics. Carter also recorded a double-double in his team's 101-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, in which he posted 31 points and a season-high 10 assists. The Nets return to action on Wednesday when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.
Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats - Started at guard in all three games. He scored 15 points, tying the team's high, against the Indiana Pacers. Felton also dished out six assists and scored 11 points in the Bobcats' 91-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bobcats will look to end a seven-game losing streak when they return to action tonight against the defending NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
Brendan Haywood, Washington Wizards - Started at center in all three games. He grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and scored eight points in the Wizards' 110-99 victory over the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. Haywood also recorded three blocks and 10 rebounds against the Memphis Grizzlies. He leads the team in blocks per game with an average of 1.50. The Wizards return to action on Wednesday when they face the Boston Celtics.
Antawn Jamison, Washington Wizards - Started at forward in all three games. He posted a double-double in each game to take his season total to 19. Jamison recorded 10 rebounds and 25 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, 11 rebounds and 20 points against the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, and 12 rebounds and 30 points against the Orlando Magic. His 30 points against the Orlando Magic marked a game-high. The Wizards return to action against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Sean May, Charlotte Bobcats - Did not play due to knee injury. He had a second arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Thursday, January 19 and is expected to miss anywhere from six weeks to the remainder of the season.
Rashad McCants, Minnesota Timberwolves - Played guard in all three games. He scored four points against the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics. The Timberwolves return to action tonight against the Detroit Pistons.
Jeff McInnis, New Jersey Nets - Did not play in week 12.
Jerry Stackhouse, Dallas Mavericks - Played forward in all three games. He scored a game-high 29 points in the Mavericks' 95-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Stackhouse also scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Mavericks' 101-81 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks will look to extend their five-game winning streak when they return to action against Golden State on Wednesday.
Rasheed Wallace, Detroit Pistons - Started at forward in all three games. He scored 23 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had two blocks in the Pistons' 105-79 victory over the New York Knicks. Wallace also scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds against the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons will look to extend a seven-game winning streak when they return to action tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.
Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks - Played forward in all three games. He scored 13 points, had two steals, and grabbed three rebounds in the Hawks' 104-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He also had 10 points against the Detroit Pistons. Williams ranks fifth among rookies in rebounds per game with an average of 4.2. The Hawks return to action on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
