Laguerre Jones Struggles in Trieste's Narrow Loss to Napoli
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
American-Israeli forward Laguerre Jones endured a poor shooting night, missing a potential game-winning shot in Trieste's 90-89 loss to Napoli. Jones shot 5-of-21 from the field, drawing criticism from Italian media. Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Jeff Dowtin Jr. performed well for Napoli in the game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Laguerre Jones missed a game-winning shot in Trieste's 90-89 loss to Napoli.
- Jones shot 5-of-21 from the field, including 4-of-16 three-pointers.
- Italian media criticized Jones's "terrible shooting display" after the game.
- The loss dropped Trieste's record to 4-4, while Napoli improved to 7-1.
- Jeff Dowtin Jr. scored 15 points and 6 assists for Napoli.
American-Israeli forward Laguerre Jones had a difficult outing on Sunday, contributing to Trieste's 90-89 defeat against Napoli in the LBA league. Despite scoring 16 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, Jones shot a dismal 5-of-21 from the field, including a missed potential game-winning three-pointer. Italian media heavily criticized his performance, calling it a "terrible shooting display" that ultimately led to Trieste's surrender.
Jones's struggles contrasted with his strong start to the season, which had previously earned him praise from the Italian press. His poor shooting included a 4-of-16 performance from three-point range and 1-of-5 from two-point territory. The loss dropped Trieste's season record to 4-4, while Napoli improved to 7-1.
On the opposing side, former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Jeff Dowtin Jr. had a solid game for Napoli, scoring 15 points and dishing out 6 assists, helping his team secure the victory.
