Scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds, Brazilian player Mãozinha Pereira stands out in the starting lineup for the Grizzlies despite a defeat
On the night of this last Saturday, the 6th, the round of NBA it was even more special for Brazilian basketball. João Marcello Pereirabetter known as Little handhad his first opportunity as a holder of the Memphis Grizzlies and he made it count, recording a double-double, with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The pivot was the team’s highlight, even though he lost to Philadelphia 76ers by 116 to 96. In the final stretch of the second 10-day contract, the athlete now awaits a positioning from the franchise Tennessee to find out whether he will receive a permanent bond or be released.
During his time in Memphis, the Brazilian took advantage of the opportunity the team gave him, putting in good performances, which earned him praise from the coach. Taylor Jenkins. As a result, he gained the starting job and even spent more time on the court against the Sixers than any other player, playing 36 minutes.
IT HAPPENED
THIS IS NOT A TEST
MÃOZINHA GOT HIS FIRST DOUBLE-DOUBLE IN THE NBA
I’M TOO DELUDED
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The double-double was the first by a Brazilian in the NBA since December 2019, when Bruno Caboclo scored 12 points and 13 rebounds, interestingly also for the Grizzlies. Mãozinha even provided an assist and almost performed a beautiful dunk, but was blocked by Joel Embiid.
Source: sportbuzz
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