Hoosiers in the NBA: NBA Weekly Update (1/21-1/27)

Another week passes in the NBA season, and many former Indiana Hoosiers continue to make their mark in the league.

In back-to-back weeks, the Hoosiers’ respective teams finished with a losing record at 8-11, despite most of the Hoosiers playing well.

The biggest news of the week was the injury to Victor Oladipo. In the Pacers’ game on Wednesday night, Oladipo ruptured his quad tendon in his right knee, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

Cody Zeller was still sidelined with a broken hand, but has slowly resumed basketball activities and should see the court again within the next couple of weeks.

Troy Williams once again spent his week with the G-League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, in Stockton.

Here is a look at the other Hoosiers in action this week.

Eric Gordon (Houston Rockets – 16.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists)

Averaging 17.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, Gordon continued his good play following a couple week absence due to injury.

In four games this week, he helped the Rockets to a 3-1 record, while shooting 39 percent from three.

The 10-year vet is having a terrific month, averaging just shy of 20 points per game.

OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors – 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists)

After missing five straight games, Anunoby was back in action for two of the Raptors’ three games last week.

Going 1-2, Anunoby finished the week averaging 3.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.

Playing well leading up to his injury, it may take him a couple of games to get back into his rhythm.

Thomas Bryant (Washington Wizards – 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 0.8 blocks)

The 6-foot-10 forward scored in double-digits all four games this past week for the Wizards, helping them to a 3-1 record, their lone loss coming against the Golden State Warriors.

On the week, Bryant finished with 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, with two double-doubles.

On Sunday, Bryant shook the arena with a thunderous dunk.

Continuing to start, Bryant is still only averaging 23.9 minutes per game over the last month.

With his importance to the Wizards’ success over that span, it is time for him to see more minutes as he continues his stellar play.

Noah Vonleh (New York Knicks – 8.9 point, 8.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists)

Another great week for Vonleh as he scored a career-high 22 points against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, also adding 13 rebounds.

On the week he averaged 11.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

The Knicks continue to struggle, losing all four of their games, stretching their losing streak to nine in a row.

Yogi Ferrell (Sacramento Kings – 5.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists)

Getting his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors, Ferrell saw a season-high 39 minutes, more than his previous three games combined, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

Though the Kings went 1-3 on the week, Ferrell averaged 5.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.

Even through inconsistent playing time, Ferrell is always productive when he sees the court, proving to be a vital member to the Kings’ rotation.