Cyclones in the NBA: Week 13

AMES, Iowa – Monté Morris made his season debut, as all four Cyclones on NBA rosters saw action this last week.

Georges Niang - #20, Cleveland Cavaliers (26-16)
After dropping a career-high 33 points last week, Niang continued his strong play this week, scoring in double figures in all three games. The Cavs went 2-1, dropping their first game since New Year's Day and saw their eight-game win streak snapped.

Georges has hit multiple 3-pointers in nine straight contests for the Cavaliers and is shooting just over 37 percent from deep on the year. He played his most minutes of the season on Monday, amassing 28 and a half minutes in Orlando as the team dispensed of the Magic.

Niang's Week: 13 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.7 APG
Next Week: @ MIL (1/26), vs. LAC (1/29), vs. DET (1/31)

Tyrese Haliburton - #0, Indiana Pacers (24-20)
After suffering a grade 1 hamstring strain two weeks ago, Haliburton appeared in his first game after missing five straight against Portland. However, Haliburton will be held out for a few more games to make sure his body responds properly.

Against Portland, Haliburton got to play with Pascal Siakam for the first time as teammates. Tyrese went for 21 points and 17 rebounds with zero turnovers against the Trailblazers. Haliburton now has six career games of 20-plus points and 15-plus assists with zero turnovers. No one else over the last 40 seasons has more than three.

Haliburton did get a bit of good news this week though, as he was named to the USA Basketball 2024 player pool for the upcoiming Paris Olympics.

Tyrese Haliburton has been named to the @usabasketball 2024 Player Pool 🇺🇸

he'll compete for a spot on the 12-player roster for Paris. pic.twitter.com/Hy3nlw6C59
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 23, 2024

Haliburton's Week: 21 points, 17 assists, 2 rebounds
Next Week: vs. PHI (1/25), vs/ PHX (1/26), vs. MEM (1/28), @ BOS (1/30)

Monté Morris - #5, Detroit Pistons (5-39)
Morris made his long-awaited return Wednesday evening, playing 11 minutes off the bench. In Monté's first possession, he canned a three.

Without Morris, the Pistons have struggled this season, amassing the fewest wins in the league. In Morris's first game back? The Pistons downed Charlotte. Morris finished his season debut with seven points, three assists (zero turnovers) and three rebounds. Morris gave his thoughts on being back and playing in his home state.

"It was hard for me to sleep."

Here's postgame reaction from Monte Morris after his #Pistons debut in a 113-106 win over the Hornets:

📹: @BallySportsDET pic.twitter.com/zCpO8Gz4zc
— Sam Ali (@SamAliSports) January 25, 2024

Morris's Week: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Next Week: vs. WAS (1/27), vs. OKC (1/28), @ CLE (1/31)

Talen Horton-Tucker - #5, Utah Jazz (22-23)
The Jazz went 0-3 on the week, as THT saw action in just one contest, Tuesday night's game against the Pelicans. Horton-Tucker played eight minutes of action, scored eight points and pulled down three rebounds.

Horton-Tucker's Week: 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Next Week: @ WAS (1/25), @ CHA (1/27), @ BKN (1/29), @ NYK (1/30)

G League Check-In
Five Cyclones have made appearances in the G so far this season. Lindell Wigginton became the all-time leading scorer in Wisconsin Herd history, while Brockington, Kalscheur and Conditt IV are all competing in their first season in the G League.

Lindell Wigginton - #28, Wisconsin Herd (6-6)
Stats: 19.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.9 APG

Izaiah Brockington - #21, Birmingham Squadron (6-6)
Stats: 13.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.1 APG

George Conditt IV - #16, Rip City Remix (7-3)
Stats: 11.9 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.0 APG

Deonte Burton, #4, Stockton Kings (9-3)
Stats: 8.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.7 APG

Gabe Kalscheur - #11, Washington City Go-Go (6-6)
Stats: 2.7 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 0.3 APG

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Cyclone vs. Cyclone NBA Matchups this Week
Jan. 31 – Pistons at Cavaliers

Players Mentioned

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