How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of Jan. 4

Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat (W, 110-94 at ORL)

9 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3PG), 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 turnovers in 29 minutes

Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls (W, 91-84 vs. ATL)

5 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3PG), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal in 20 minutes

Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings (L, 113-103 vs. CHA)

5 points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3PG), 3 rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover in 22 minutes

Tyshawn Taylor, Brooklyn Nets (W, 89-82 vs. CLE)

0 points (no FGA/FTA) in 14 seconds

Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Thunder (W, 115-111 at MIN)

8 points (4-6 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover in 23 minutes

Marcus Morris, Phoenix Suns (W, 116-100 vs. MIL)

7 points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3PG), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover in 30 minutes

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns (W, 116-100 vs. MIL)

14 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover in 26 minutes

Paul Pierce, Brooklyn Nets (W, 89-82 vs. CLE)

17 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3PG, 3-3 FT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 3 turnovers in 34 minutes

Thomas Robinson, Portland Trail Blazers (L, 101-99 vs. PHI)

Did not play (coach’s decision)

Jeff Withey, New Orleans Pelicans (L, 99-82 at IND)

0 points (no FGA/FTA), 1 rebound in 4 minutes

‘Hawks in the NBA blog

For more on former KU players in the NBA, check out KUsports.com’s ‘Hawks in the NBA blog.