Marc Gasol enjoyed with the Toronto Raptors of the victory (111-98) against the Los Angeles Lakers, commanded by Lebron James, in addition to becoming the best Spanish in the day of the NBA. Gasol, who continued as a starter, was instrumental in the offensive game during the first part of the game against the Lakers, who were left on the verge of eliminating the playoffs.
The Spanish international played 26 minutes during which he scored 15 points, including 12 in the first half, which were decisive for the Raptors to reach the break with the partial advantage of 65-54. The Sant Boi player, who finished as fourth Raptors scorer, scored 5 of 10 field goals, including 2 of 4 triples, and was perfect (3-3) from the personnel line. Gasol imposed his power within the paint by capturing seven rebounds, including five that were defensive, in addition to giving four assists; He recovered two balls, lost two more and committed three personal fouls.
While, Ricky Rubio still did not have his best inspiration encestadora, but he did a good job in the direction of the attack of the Utah Jazz that defeated 120-100 to the Timberwolves of Minnesota. Rubio played 22 minutes in which he scored eight points after scoring just one of seven shots on the field (a three-pointer of two attempts), but he 'made up' his production with the five points he achieved after six personnel shots.
The third Spanish player who also enjoyed the win was young power forward Juancho Hernangomez, who went on reserve with the Denver Nuggets in the game they won 100-99 against the Dallas Mavericks. Hernangómez played six minutes with a contribution of two points, after scoring 1 of 2 field goals, captured two defensive rebounds and put a stopper.
