Tar Heels in NBA: Ellington finding rhythm with Lakers; Green has four steals; 16 for Little

Posted Nov 25, 2021
Wayne Ellington scored nine of his 14 points in the fourth quarter in the Lakers’ 124–116 overtime victory in Indiana on Wednesday. Portland’s Nassir Little collected a season-high 16 points with two 3-pointers, a steal and a block, but it wasn’t enough in a 125–121 loss to Sacramento. Danny Green returned to the Philadelphia lineup after missing four games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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