Local NBA roundup: WSU's Landry Shamet & KU's Marcus Morris shoot well for wins

Landry Shamet
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In the NBA Monday, former Wichita State star Landry Shamet came off the bench for visiting Brooklyn, helping the Nets to a 136-125 win at Sacramento.

Shamet made three 3-pointers, on his way to 13 points, three assists, and three rebounds; the former Shockers was 5-for-10 shooting.

The Nets have won three games in a row, and are in the #3 spot in the Eastern Conference.

*The Los Angeles Clippers were missing four starters with injuries, but they were able to defeat the visiting Miami Heat 125-118.

Getting a start at forward for L.A. was former Kansas Jayhawk Marcus Morris, who took advantage of his starting time with season-highs of 32 points and six 3-pointers. Morris was 11-for-15 shooting from the floor.

That's a four-game winning streak for the Clippers, who are in the #3 spot in the Western Conference.

*With two former KU players in the starting lineup, the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 129-98.

Starting at forward, Andrew Wiggins had 15 points and four rebounds; starting at guard, Kelly Oubre finished with 14 points and three rebounds.

Golden State has won three of its last four games, holding on to the #8 spot in the Western Conference.

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