Timberwolves – Bulls 116-133 · Preseason
Joan Beringer posts 11 points in preseason loss to Bulls
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell 133-116 to the Chicago Bulls in a preseason exhibition. Joan Beringer contributed 11 points on 4/12 field goals and 3/4 free throws while playing 25 minutes. He collected six rebounds, five of them on the offensive end, added one block, recorded three personal fouls and did not register an assist, steal or turnover.
Compared with his last season’s averages of 7.9 minutes, 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game while shooting 66.3 percent from the field, Beringer logged considerably more playing time, points and rebounds. His field-goal percentage of 33.3 percent in this game was lower than the 66.3 percent he shot last season.
The 19-year-old’s fellow Frenchman Noa Essengue scored 5 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and handed out 1 assist in 15 minutes. While Beringer’s team was outscored by 5 points while he was on the court, his individual numbers showed a notable increase in production despite the overall loss.
Also in this game
- Matas Buzelis · 14 PTS
- Noa Essengue · 5 PTS