Johnny Furphy erupts for a career night as Aussies feature across three NBA games.<\/p>\n
NBA Box Score: Indiana Pacers @ New Orleans Pelicans<\/a><\/p>\n Australian wing Johnny Furphy<\/a> was the clear bright spot for Indiana, pouring in a career-high 23 points off the bench. Furphy scored 18 points in 23 minutes on 7-of-10 shooting, added 2 rebounds, and finished +12, the best plus-minus on the Pacers roster.<\/p>\n Furphy\u2019s production came within the flow of the offence \u2013 cutting decisively, finishing efficiently, and capitalising on space created by New Orleans<\/a>\u2019 defensive attention elsewhere. As Indiana\u2019s starters struggled to find consistency, his energy and shot-making provided one of the few sustained sparks across the night.<\/p>\n this game marked a genuine milestone for Furphy \u2013 a breakout scoring performance that underscored his growing confidence and ability to impact games at NBA level, even when the result slips away.<\/p>\n It was a month ago, Indiana Pacers<\/a> news site 8pts9secs.com<\/a> screamed “Pacers regret in drafting Johnny Furphy<\/a> grows as Ajay Mitchell shines”.<\/p>\n Furphy was injured to start the season and Furphy is now starting to find his legs and prove any notion the Pacers regret drafting him as nonsense including head coach Rick Carlisle declaring it was one of his best games as a Pacer.<\/p>\n NBA\u00a0Box Score: Washington Wizards @ Memphis Grizzlies<\/a><\/p>\n Australian centre Jock Landale<\/a> struggled to find rhythm in his 24 minutes off the bench, finishing with 5 points on 2-of-10 shooting, including 0-of-3 from three. While his shot wasn\u2019t falling, Landale still contributed on the glass with 8 rebounds (6 offensive), along with 1 block and 1 assist.<\/p>\n However, the impact metrics told the story of the night: Memphis was \u20137 with Landale on the floor, as Washington consistently punished second-unit lineups with pace, spacing, and transition scoring. Several of his offensive rebounds extended possessions, but the Grizzlies couldn\u2019t convert those chances into momentum-shifting scores.<\/p>\n The Washington Wizards<\/a> pulled away late to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> 130\u2013122, riding a dominant second half after a back-and-forth opening two quarters. Washington exploded for 42 points in the third quarter, flipping a five-point halftime deficit into a double-digit lead they never relinquished, outscoring Memphis 77\u201354 across the final two periods.<\/p>\n NBA Box Score: Charlotte Hornets @ Detroit Pistons<\/a><\/p>\n