Four former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Sunday. Another did not play due to a coach’s decision. One other was inactive.
Indiana defeated Portland, 129-98, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Keon Johnson played 19 minutes off the bench for the Trail Blazers. He had five points, three rebounds and one assist.
In San Francisco, San Antonio defeated Golden State, 110-108, at Chase Center.
Josh Richardson played 27 minutes for the Spurs and had 25 points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
The Celtics defeated Denver, 124-104, at Ball Arena.
Boston’s Grant Williams had 13 points, six rebounds, two blocks and one assist.
In Philadelphia, Toronto defeated the 76ers, 93-88, at Wells Fargo Center.
Tobias Harris started at forward for the 76ers and played 27 minutes. He had five points, five rebounds and four assists.
In Orlando, Admiral Schofield did not play due to a coach’s decision for the Magic, who defeated Oklahoma City, 90-88.
Rookie Yves Pons was inactive for Memphis in its 122-98 over the Rockets in Houston.
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