Three former Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Wednesday, while one former Vol did not play due to a coach’s decision and one did not play due to injury.
Indiana defeated Detroit, 115-109, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Tobias Harris started at forward for the Pistons and played 36 minutes. He totaled 13 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block.
Harris converted 6-of-13 field goal attempts and 1-of-6 three-point attempts.
New Orleans defeated Chicago, 123-111, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Julian Phillips recorded two points, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes for the Bulls. He converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts.
Charlotte defeated Houston, 110-105, at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Grant Williams totaled eight points, four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes for the Hornets. He converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 free throw attempts.
Orlando defeated Miami, 116-97, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Josh Richardson did not play for the Heat due to a heal injury.
Atlanta defeated Brooklyn, 120-116, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Keon Johnson did not play for the Nets due to a coach’s decision.
