How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of Dec. 23

Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat (W, 121-119 OT vs. ATL)

12 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3PG, 3-4 FT), 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 5 turnovers in 35 minutes

Xavier Henry, Los Angeles Lakers (L, 117-90 at PHX)

13 points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3PG, 7-14 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover in 34 minutes

Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings (L, 113-100 vs. NOP)

3 points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3PG), 2 rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover in 23 minutes

Brandon Rush, Utah Jazz (L, 104-94 at MEM)

0 points (no FGA/FTA), 2 rebounds in 6 minutes

Tyshawn Taylor, Brooklyn Nets (L, 103-86 vs. IND)

Did not play (coach’s decision)

Darrell Arthur, Denver Nuggets (L, 89-81 vs. GSW)

2 points (1-5 FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers in 22 minutes (fouled out)

Marcus Morris, Phoenix Suns (W, 117-90 vs. LAL)

19 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3PG, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover in 25 minutes

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns (W, 117-90 vs. LAL)

9 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover in 19 minutes

Paul Pierce, Brooklyn Nets (L, 103-86 vs. IND)

0 points (0-7 FG, 0-2 3PG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 turnovers in 15 minutes (ejected)

Cole Aldrich, New York Knicks (W, 103-98 at ORL)

Did not play (coach’s decision)

Jeff Withey, New Orleans Pelicans (W, 113-100 at SAC)

Did not play (coach’s decision)

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