Jock up close to greatness has 13 points, 10 boards

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Finally! Australian veteran Joe Ingles scored a bucket in the 2025-26 NBA season. Ingles, 37, drove to the bucket and finished with his left hand at the rim in the Timberwolves 29-point monstering of the Washington Wizards.

NBA Box Score: Minnesota Timberwolves 141 Washington Wizards 115

Australian legend Joe Ingles finally opened his scoring account for the season in Minnesota’s emphatic 141–115 win over Washington, knocking down his first bucket of the campaign off the bench for the Timberwolves.

The veteran Australian logged 8 minutes, finishing with 2 points on a perfect 1-of-1 from the field, along with 2 rebounds, in a game that was well and truly decided long before the final siren. While modest on the stat sheet, the make carried symbolic weight after Ingles had gone scoreless in limited opportunities earlier in the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Washington Wizards behind a dominant offensive night, shooting 56% from the field and piling up 141 points, with Anthony Edwards pouring in 35. The Wolves outscored Washington in every quarter and led by as many as 32.

For Ingles, the moment wasn’t about volume or impact on the result — it was simply about getting on the board at last.

NBA Box Score: Memphis Grizzlies 114 Los Angeles Lakers 120

Australian centre Jock Landale’s return to the starting line-up was one of the key Australian storylines despite Memphis falling 120–114 to the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Starting at centre, Landale played 29 minutes, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, delivering a steady interior presence at both ends. He was efficient around the rim, mixed in a made three, and battled consistently on the glass as Memphis stayed in the contest deep into the fourth quarter.

Memphis Grizzlies led by as many as eight earlier in the game before being overrun late by a star-heavy Los Angeles Lakers lineup powered by Luka Dončić’s 36 points and LeBron James’ all-around performance.

For Landale, the significance was less about the result and more about rhythm and role. Back in the starting five, he provided reliable scoring, strong rebounding (six offensive boards), and physicality inside — a solid re-entry point as Memphis continues to juggle rotations and availability.

NBA Box Score: Indiana Pacers 127 Orlando Magic 135

Australian wing Johnny Furphy had more development minutes despite Indiana going down 135–127 to Orlando, earning a start and contributing across the floor in a high-scoring road loss.

Furphy started and played 13 minutes, finishing with 2 points on 1-of-4 shooting, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. While the scoring was limited, Furphy stayed active defensively, competed on the glass, and continued to be trusted in the Pacers’ opening group during a game played at relentless pace.

Indiana Pacers put up 127 points on 55% shooting, led by Pascal Siakam’s 34 and strong nights from Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard, but couldn’t slow an explosive Orlando Magic offence powered by Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black.

For Furphy, the significance was in role rather than box-score impact. Starting again, holding his spot defensively, and contributing on the boards reflects the Pacers’ growing comfort with the rookie in meaningful lineups as his NBA education continues.

NBA Box Score: Detroit Pistons 114 Cleveland Cavaliers 110

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