12/23/2020 20:00
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Updated 12/23/2020 11:49 PM
Cordovan point guard
Facundo Campazzo
adds his first minutes in the
Denver Nuggets'
official debut
in the 2020/21 NBA
, which hosts the
Sacramento Kings
, and thus becomes the 13th Argentine player to officially play in the world's highest basketball league.
The meeting takes place at the Ball Arena in Denver and is one of 13 on Wednesday.
The Argentine entered the game early: with four minutes remaining in the first quarter.
In those first moments on the parquet, the lack of filming was noticed in the second unit of the team, especially in the defensive category.
The team gave away some easy baskets and the Cordoba looked upset with that situation.
It is understandable: he knows that what he offers and allows a quality jump in the care of his own hoop (from the intensity at the mark of the first pass line and the robberies on the perimeter) will be his passport to more significant minutes.
Campazzo continued on the court early in the second quarter with the Nuggets up 6 (31-25), but lasted just under two minutes in the second quarter.
The point guard, who came to the NBA from Real Madrid, thus joined
the list of Argentines who performed in the NBA
along with Emanuel Ginobili, Luis Scola, Fabricio Oberto, Andrés Nocioni, Carlos Delfino, Walter Herrmann, Rubén Wolkowyski, Juan Ignacio Sánchez, Pablo Prigioni, Patricio Garino, Nicolás Laprovíttola and Nicolás Brussino.
Denver Nuggets coach Malone alongside Facundo Campazzo.
Last night the league began with the defeat of the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers, by 116 to 109 with a remarkable task of Paul George in the winner, who culminated with 33 points.
With new coach Tyronn Lue and a few new pieces like Serge Ibaka and Nicolas Batum, but with Kawhi Leonard and George leading once again,
Clippers want their rematch this season and started it off in great shape
.
The game was exciting with Clippers dominating the first quarter and the Lakers rebounding in the second inning.
Everything was on the way to a close end but George, who just signed a contract extension that will pay him 226 million over the next five seasons, was inspired and was unstoppable for the champion.
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers debuted with a loss in the classic against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Photo: AP.
George made 33 points in 36 minutes with 8-10 in doubles, 5-8 in triples and 2-2 in free, adding six rebounds and three assists, followed by Leonard with 26 (9-18, 1-8 and 5-5 ) and Ibaka with 15.
In Lakers LeBron James was the top scorer with 22 goals (4-9, 3-8 and 5-7) and seven rebounds, Anthony Davis completed 18 (8-13, 2-2 in free and 2 triples) and Montrezl Harrel culminated with 17 and 10 rebounds.
In the other match held last night,
Brooklyn Nets beat Golden State Warriors 125-99
, in the debut of coach Steve Nash, in a match played at the Barclays Center.
With 26 points, Kirye Irving was the scorer of the Brooklyn Nets triumph by 125-99 against the Golden State Warriors.
Photo: AP.
In the Nets the scorer was Kyrie Irving with 26 (6-9, 4-7 and 2-2), followed by Kevin Durant with 22 (6-14, 1-2 and 7-7), while Stephen Curry stood out in the Warriors with 20 (5-11, 2-10 and 4-4).