Georges Niang helped the Cleveland Cavaliers secure a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He played 29 minutes and shot a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including hitting three of his four three-point attempts. The Cavaliers won the game with a score of 124-117.
What It Means
Niang’s performance marked his first double-double of the season, as he exceeded his scoring projection by five points and his rebounding projection by six. This game was part of a stretch where he has been playing well, having achieved a streak of scoring at least ten points in two consecutive games. For the season, Niang is averaging 8.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He ranks 41st among small forwards in scoring and has finished in the top five at his position for rebounds in five games this year. His shooting efficiency remains strong with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and three-point shooting at 37.6%.
