THE FLATS – Chris Bosh will have his number retired by the Miami Heat, Derrick Favors scores 14 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns, and Iman Shumpert is traded to the Houston Rockets… That and more in this edition of the Georgia Tech #ProJackets Basketball Report.
Thaddeus Young posted a double-double in a blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. His 12 points and 11 rebounds gave him his second double-double in five games. In that stretch the Indiana Pacers are 3-2. Young’s consistent and reliable play has aided the Pacers in the absence of injured all-star, Victor Oladipo. The Pacers go up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at 7p.m.
Shumpert was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Houston Rockets in a three team deal yesterday afternoon, first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Houston adds quality perimeter defense, three-point shooting, and veteran leadership as they position themselves for a deep playoff run. Shumpert will look to make his Houston Rockets debut on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder or on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.
In addition to Favor’s 14 points he added 3 rebounds in a comfortable win for the Jazz against the Phoenix Suns. Favors’ s recent play has helped the Jazz to reach seven wins in the past 10 games, keeping pace in the Western Conference. The Jazz currently sit at 7th place. The Jazz are in action next against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday evening at 5p.m.
Josh Okogie recorded 11 points and five rebounds in a losing effort to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. This loss put the Timberwolves at 25-28 on the season, good for 12th in a competitive Western Conference. Okogie and the Timberwolves look to bounce back against the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. on Thursday night.
CBSSports.com reported before Christmas that Marcus Georges-Hunt underwent knee surgery and would miss extended playing time for the Maine Red Claws in the G League, though there has been very little reported about it. Georges-Hunt had averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 36 minutes per game in nine games for the Red Claws.
Sacramento…I really can’t thank you enough for accepting me in full ever since I got off the plane when I was traded here. For the open arms, loving energy and stories we now share together as the #scores. THANK YOU.#piecedelafoutupie pic.twitter.com/hyhVdt38lC
— Iman. (@imanshumpert) February 7, 2019
March 26th we celebrate @ChrisBosh!
#ThankYouChr1s pic.twitter.com/JyKURtObPK— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 4, 2019
#ThankYouChr1s pic.twitter.com/Av65LTWzRa
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 4, 2019
Fav: 12p | 2b | 2r | 1s pic.twitter.com/poimZoHPNY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 7, 2019
| PLAYER | SEASON STATS | TEAM RECORD | |
 | DERRICK FAVORS, F Utah Jazz Number: 15 NBA Experience: 8 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: ACTIVE | 11 ppg 7.0 rpg 1.3 bpg 57.5 FG% | 31-24 overall 7th – 8 GB Streak: W 1 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | MARCUS GEORGES-HUNT, F Maine Red Claws (G League) Number: 13 NBA Experience: 1 season Years at Georgia Tech: 2012-16 Hometown: College Park, Ga. Status: ACTIVE | 13.1 ppg 4.6 rpg 1.7 apg 43.8 FG% | 11-21 overall 13th – 10 GB L 1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE, G Minnesota Timberwolves Number: 20 NBA Experience: Rookie Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: ACTIVE | 7.3 ppg 2.9 rpg 1.1 apg 35.9 FG% | 25-28 overall 12th – 13 GB Streak: L 2 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | IMAN SHUMPERT, G Houston Rockets Number: 9 NBA Experience: 7 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2008-11 Hometown: Oak Park, Ill. Status: ACTIVE | 8.9 ppg 3.1 rpg 2.2 apg 38.2 FG% | 32-22 overall 5th – 6.5 GB Streak: W 3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG, F Indiana Pacers Number: 21 NBA Experience: 11 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: ACTIVE | 12.7 ppg 6.4 rpg 2.1 apg 53.5 FG% | 34-19 overall 4th – 3 GB Streak: W 3 Last 10: 6-4 |
