N.B.A
20 rebounds: Hartenstein strong in Knicks win
David Roddy of the Memphis Grizzlies is defended by Isaiah Hartenstein (l) of the New York Knicks. photo
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Isaiah Hartenstein set his career high with 20 rebounds and played a major role in the New York Knicks’ NBA win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Another German is making his comeback.
With a very strong one With Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup, the New York Knicks won against the Memphis Grizzlies and defended their playoff spot in the NBA.
In the 106:94 win, the German basketball professional scored 12 points and recorded an outstanding 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. After an even first half, the Knicks pulled away in the second half and secured their 23rd win of the season in the best basketball league in the world.
For the Orlando Magic, the return to the playoff ranks before the direct duel with New York became a little more complicated. Without national player Franz Wagner, who was still missing due to injury, the team, which had started the season so strongly, lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 100:112. It was the third defeat in a row and the seventh in the last ten games. Moritz Wagner had four points, four rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes. The best professional of the game was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 37 points for Oklahoma.
After more than two months without playing, Maxi Kleber was back on the field as the Dallas Mavericks lost 108:118. The Würzburger had not been able to play since November due to the consequences of a dislocated toe and was used for eleven minutes in the comeback. He hit one of his three shots, collected two points, got a rebound and provided an assist.