![]() ![]() He got the crowd into it again early in the first quarter by passing the ball to himself off the backboard before laying in a finger-roll. That kicked off a 7-0 run for the American side that ended when tennis player Milos Raonic put Canada on the board with a layup.įormer Raptors star Tracy McGrady received one of the biggest ovations in the pre-game introductions. Serving as the on-court kickoff to a weekend of festivities building up to Sunday's all-star game, fans were treated to an entertaining mix of characters who delivered a brand of basketball that was high on energy and short on flow.Īctor Jason Sudeikis showed off his shooting touch by burying a long jump shot right from the opening tip. 19 Villanova on Wednesday.īutler: At Georgetown on Thursday to start a stretch of three road games.TORONTO - Air balls, comedic bits and the odd quality play - the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game had a little bit of everything Friday night at the Ricoh Coliseum. With this being Xavier's only game of the week, the Musketeers will likely maintain their ranking. Ty Groce missed his second consecutive game because of COVID-19 protocols. However, Jordan said before the game that Hodges suffered a small setback in practice and wasn't available Friday. Bo Hodges, who averaged 8.2 points last season but hasn't played this season because of knee injury, was supposed to be ready to go soon. Xavier took the lead at 12-9 on a Colby Jones' 3-pointer and held it the rest of the way.īutler: The Bulldogs, who entered the game 11th in the Big East in scoring, could use some offensive help. Xavier: The Musketeers didn't show much rust after having games against Connecticut and Georgetown postponed. Golden said the team needs to play smarter, adding: ''There is nothing we can't clean up.'' We just have to get better and keep growing.'' We have to be smarter as far as defensive help. ''Kunkel made some huge shots in the second half. ''Obviously, defensively when they shoot 60% and they got in a rhythm,'' Butler coach LaVall Jordan said. The Musketeers sank 10 of 22 from 3-point range while the Bulldogs were 5 of 21. Steele was especially pleased his team had just six turnovers, the same total as Butler. ![]() That happens when you have good leaders.'' The Musketeers had 17 days off, and Steele said he ''felt like we hadn't played in two years and the kids were dying to play. ''I felt like we gave up too many layups,'' Steele said. The Bulldogs cut the deficit to seven twice but could get no closer. Xavier made 6 of 11 while the Bulldogs missed 8 of 9 3-point shots.īutler trimmed the lead to 46-40 in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first half, but Xavier followed with five unanswered points. The Bulldogs made 50% from the field, and the difference was 3-point shooting. The Musketeers shot 60.7% en route to a 42-31 halftime lead. We know how good he is.''Īaron Thompson scored 20 and Bryce Golden 19 points for Butler (8-6, 1-2 Big East). He thrives off the crowd and loves to play on the road. ''Kunkel had a great flow and rhythm.'' Musketeers coach Travis Steele said. Paul Scruggs contributed 16 points - including 9 of 9 free throws - seven rebounds and six assists for Xavier (12-2, 2-1 Big East), which returned from a long break due to COVID-19 issues with opponents. 22 Xavier past Butler 87-72, sinking 8 of 12 shots, including 5 of 8 3-pointers. Kunkel scored 25 points off the bench to lead No. (T)hey weren't guarding be too close, there were no high hands in my face,'' the Xavier guard said. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Adam Kunkel realized pretty early in Friday night's game against Butler it could be a good night for him. ![]()
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