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French and German NBA Players in Preseason Action
Mohamed Diawara posted the highest point total among the Frenchmen with 8 points on 4-of-8 shooting and 0-of-3 from three while adding 5 rebounds (1 offensive, 4 defensive), 1 steal and 1 block in 17 minutes. Rayan Rupert contributed 6 points on 2-of-8 shooting and 2-of-5 from three, along with 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 25 minutes. Pacôme Dadiet recorded 5 points on 2-of-6 shooting and 1-of-2 from three, plus 3 defensive rebounds in 18 minutes. The New York Knicks were defeated 97-120 by the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game.
Ariel Hukporti, the German representative, saw limited action for the 76ers, playing 5 minutes and registering 1 assist while going 0-of-1 from the field and 0-of-1 from three-point range. He finished with a minus-2 plus-minus. The 76ers secured a 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
France
| Player | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Diawara Preseason | Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-120 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 0 | -7 |
| Rayan Rupert Preseason | New York Knicks | W 120-97 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +12 |
| Pacôme Dadiet Preseason | Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-120 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -18 |
Germany
| Player | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Hukporti Preseason | New York Knicks | W 120-97 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 |