Smits' Ningbo Lose for a Fourth Time in Chinese League
Ningbo Rockets, the Chinese Basketball Association team that features Latvian forward Smits, have lost their fourth game. In Argentina's league, Kriss Helmanis scored two points as Boca Juniors won 80:72.
In basketball, Ningbo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) suffered a defeat in their fourth game as well. The team includes Latvian forward Smits, who had a quieter outing than in the previous contest.
Smits' numbers
Two days ago Smits scored 22 points. This time, in 25 minutes, he finished with ten points: he made 4 of 8 two-point attempts, missed his only three-point try, and was perfect on both free throws. The Latvian grabbed five rebounds, made one steal, committed three fouls and had a plus/minus rating of -1.
Ningbo are due to play two home games in a row, with the first one the day after tomorrow.
Helmanis in Argentina
In Argentina's national league, Boca Juniors of Buenos Aires snapped a three-game losing streak. The team won away 80:72 against Racing of Chivilcoy. After the game Boca Juniors stand at two wins and three losses, while Racing are 3-2.
Kriss Helmanis spent 18.5 minutes on court and scored two points: he made his only two-point attempt, but missed his three-point try and all three free throws. He pulled down six rebounds, blocked two shots, gave two assists and drew two fouls. He himself committed three fouls and one turnover, and his plus/minus was +8.
