How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of Dec. 18
Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat (W, 97-94 vs. IND)
4 points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3PG, 2-2 FT), 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers in 19 minutes
Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls (L, 109-94 at HOU)
Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings (L, 124-107 at ATL)
10 points (5-6 FG), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover in 34 minutes
Brandon Rush, Utah Jazz (W, 86-82 at ORL)
0 points (0-1 FG), 1 assist, 1 turnover in 11 minutes
Tyshawn Taylor, Brooklyn Nets (L, 113-107 vs. WAS)
Did not play (coach’s decision)
Marcus Morris, Phoenix Suns (L, 108-101 vs. SAS)
5 points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3PG), 4 rebounds, 2 turnovers in 21 minutes
Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns (L, 108-101 vs. SAS)
12 points (4-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 turnover in 25 minutes
Paul Pierce, Brooklyn Nets (L, 113-107 vs. WAS)
27 points (10-12 FG, 3-5 3PG, 4-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers in 35 minutes
Thomas Robinson, Portland Trail Blazers (L, 120-109 at MIN)
2 points (1-2 FG), 1 rebound in 4 minutes
Cole Aldrich, New York Knicks (W, 107-101 2OT, at MIL)
Did not play (coach’s decision)
Jeff Withey, New Orleans Pelicans (L, 108-95 at LAC)
Did not play (coach’s decision)
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