Joan Beringer achieved his first double-double and tied Kevin Garnett for the most blocks by a rookie in Timberwolves history during a recent game. He scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 132-126 victory over the Pelicans, becoming the youngest player to record at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in a game.
Joan Beringer registered his first double-double on Sunday and joined Kevin Garnett in franchise history, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win in their regular-season finale.
Beringer recorded a career-high 24 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocked shots and two assists in a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Earning his third start, Beringer finished by shooting 9-of-12 from the field in 31 minutes, 16 seconds of action.
The 17th overall pick tied Garnett for the most blocks by a rookie in a single game in franchise history. He also became the youngest player in history to record at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in a game (19 years, 152 days).
"There is a lot to polish there, but the motor is high," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said of Beringer. "We've said from Day 1 that he is pretty fearless. He has got to keep learning on the job. He did a good job the last two games of staying out of foul trouble but still being a big presence defensively."
Beringer played sparingly this season with the Timberwolves, averaging 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 66.3% from the field in 40 appearances. He had the chance to log 20 or more minutes over their last three games after they clinched a playoff berth on April 7.
The Frenchman also spent time in the G League with the Iowa Wolves, averaging 14.6 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 11 games. He registered seven double-doubles, including an 18-point, 19-rebound effort on March 16 in a win over the Salt Lake City Stars.
Beringer has spent the year mostly in a developmental role, showcasing his ability as a rim-roller and rebounder in a limited sample size. The team is excited about his potential as he continues to expand his overall game on both ends of the court.
"It was a great year," Beringer said of his rookie campaign with the organization. "I learned a lot, so a great year. I'm on a good team, so everything is great."
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Timberwolves news: Joan Beringer ties Kevin Garnett after recent game
Joan Beringer tied Kevin Garnett for the most blocks by a rookie in a single game and became the youngest player to achieve at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocked shots.
Joan Beringer recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds in his first double-double during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Minnesota Timberwolves won the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 132-126.
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