Three former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Monday. All three of their respective teams lost.
In San Antonio, Minnesota defeated the Spurs, 149-139, at AT&T Center.
Josh Richardson started and played 23 minutes for San Antonio. He had two points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist.
Richardson was 1-for-3 from the field.
In Atlanta, the Hawks defeated Portland, 122-113, at State Farm Arena.
Keon Johnson appeared off the bench for the Trail Blazers and logged 23 minutes.
He had six points, five assists, one rebound, one steal and one block.
Johnson was 3-for-8 from the field, 0-for-1 from beyond the 3-point arc and 0-for-1 from the free throw line.
In Philadelphia, Denver defeated the 76ers, 114-110, at Wells Fargo Center.
Tobias Harris started for Philadelphia and played 37 minutes. He had 10 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Harris was 4-for-9 from the floor, 2-for-4 from long range and 0-for-2 from the free throw line.
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