Sacramento Kings guard Luther Head (#9) closes out on his former teammate at the Univerity of Illinois, Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (#8).
It’s always good to see members of the 2004-2005 Fighting Illinois basketball team back on the court again, even if going against each other.
The Sacramento Kings visited the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with Luther Head taking on his former Illini teammate Deron Williams.
With both Head and Williams starting for his respective team, Utah got the 9-point victory.
Here’s a look at their nights.
● Utah Jazz Point Guard Deron Williams (2002-2005)
The Jazz improved to 10-5 with the 94-83 home victory against the Kings, which fell to 4-9 on the season.
Williams: (+4)
12 points (4-14 shooting, 0-2 from three, 4-6 from free throw line), 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 turnovers, 0 steals and 3 fouls in 34:17.
● Sacramento Kings Guard Luther Head (2001-2005)
Starting for the third-straight game for the Kings, Head did a nice job defensively against Williams.
Head: (-4)
7 points (3-9 shooting, 1-2 from three), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot and 3 fouls in 25:45.
Former Illini forward Brian Cook was also in action last night.
● Los Angeles Clippers Forward Brian Cook (1999-2003)
In the shocker of the night, the Clippers improved to 2-13 with a 99-95 home victory against the New Orleans Hornets, which fell to 11-2.
Cook: (-2)
6 points (2-5 shooting, 1-3 from three, 1-2 free throw line), 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 fouls in 11:40.
Alright.
Until next time.
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