From the arena – straight to quarantine: J.Valančiūnas did not finish the match due to the COVID-19 protocol

After spending 14 minutes on the parquet in the first part of the game, the Utena player managed to score 8 points and grab 4 balls, but did not play in the second half of the game.

The news reached the club that J. Valančiūnas was in contact with a person who had contracted the COVID-19 virus. It is true that the midfielder’s own test was negative, the club told journalist Shams Charani.

“As soon as we got the message from the league, we had to take John out of the game as a precautionary measure. The important thing is that his test is negative, but we must be careful. We had to take action immediately, and that is exactly what our staff and security guards did wonderfully, “explained Grizzlies quarterback Taylor Jenkins after the game.

The League protocols state that J. Valančiūnas, who had contact with a person infected with coronavirus, will have to be quarantined for 7 days and if all the tests from Lithuania are negative, center A green light will come on to return to the plaza.

The midfielder will miss at least three Grizzlies games.

For this match, JV had accumulated up to eight double-doubles in a row.

Despite the loss of one of the leaders, the T. Jenkins students were not lost at home either. 115: 110 (40:28, 22:19, 30:39, 23:24) broke the bleeding Brooklyn Nets (5-5).

“We have to adjust to the situation and stay positive. That’s one of the things we talked about with the team before the start of this truly exceptional season. It’s like our pact,” said head coach Jenkins.

The Brooklyn club played in this match without Kevin Durant, whose situation is identical to that of J. Valančiūnas, as well as Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Claxton, Tyler Johnson and Spencer Dinwiddie, who all fell through injury throughout the season.

The guest was not saved by Cariso LeVerto’s titanic performance: the defender scored up to 43 points, with 7 points out of three of 9.

“Memphis Grizzlies”: Dillon Brooks 24, Brandon Clarke 21 (Rev. 8), De’Anthony Melton 14, Tyus Jones 11 (ed. 10), Grayson Allen and Desmond Bane 10 each.

“Brooklyn Nets”: Caris LeWert 43 (15/23 years, 6th ed., Taurean Prince 16, Joe Harris 13, Jarret Allen 12 (6th ed., 6th ed.)).

Other results on Friday:

Detroit Pistons – Phoenix Suns after extension 110: 105 (J. Grant 31 / D. Booker 23);

Boston Celtics – Washington Wizards 116: 107 (J.Tatumas 32 / B.Bealas 41);

„New York Knicks“ – „Oklahoma City Thunder“ 89: 101 (RJ Barrettas 19 / S.Gilgeous-Alexanderis 25);

“Golden State Warriors” – “Los Angeles Clippers” 115: 105 (S. Curry 38 / P.George’as 25);

“Houston Rockets” – “Orlando Magic” 132: 90 (C. Woodas 22 / N. Vucevičius 22);

“New Orleans Pelicans” – “Charlotte Hornets” 110: 118 (Z.Williamsonas 26 / G.Haywardas 26);

„Milwaukee Bucks“ – „Utah Jazz“ 118: 131 (G.Antetokounmpo 35 / D.Mitchellas 32);

Los Angeles Lakers – Chicago Bulls 117: 115 (L. James 28 / Z. LaVine 38);

“Sacramento Kings” – “Toronto Raptors” 123: 144 (D.Foxas 23 / F.VanVleetas 34).