Three former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Wednesday. Another did not play due to a coach’s decision.
In Boston, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Celtics, 91-82, to end their two-game losing streak.
The contest featured three former Volunteers, including one who returned from the association’s health and safety protocols.
Rookie Keon Johnson appeared in the game for Los Angeles as he played eight minutes and scored four points. He was 1-for-2 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free throw line.
Josh Richardson and Grant Williams came off the bench for Boston with each scoring six points in the game.
Richardson, who returned from the league’s health and safety protocols, played 32 minutes. He was 3-for-11 from the floor and 0-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc.
Richardson also had three assists, three steals, two rebounds and one steal.
Williams logged 21 minutes of playing time. He was 2-for-6 from the field and 2-for-3 from long range.
He had five rebounds, one assist and one steal.
In Memphis, rookie Yves Pons did not play for the Grizzlies due to a coach’s decision in their 104-99 win over the Lakers at FedEx Forum.
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