Johnson, Rautins Square Off In NBA Preseason Game
10/6/2010 10:10:54 PM | Men's Basketball
Former Syracuse teammates Wesley Johnson and Andy Rautins squared off in an NBA Preseason game on Wednesday night. Johnson's MInnesota Timberwolves defeated Rautins' New York Knicks, 106-100, in a game played in Paris, France.
Johnson finished with 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals as Minnesota improved to 2-0 in preseason action. Minnesota was without former Syracuse standout Jonny Flynn, who is recovering from off-season hip surgery.
The Wolves were paced by Kevin Love, who scored 17 points and added 14 rebounds.
Rautins, one of the most prolific three-point shooters in SU history, converted two long-distance shots for six points.
Johnson, Flynn and another former Syracuse performer, Jason Hart, return to the Carrier Dome for a matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Friday, October 15.
