NEW ORLEANS — Jarrett Allen had one of the best games of his NBA career Tuesday. A day later, he not only will enjoy a homecoming, but will have his number retired at his Texas high school.
Allen had 12 points, 14 rebounds and matched a career-high six blocked shots to lead the Nets to a come-from-behind 108-101 overtime win over the Pelicans. The Nets play Thursday at San Antonio, roughly an hour-and-a-half from his Austin home.
“My plan for my day is spend some time with my family. Not everybody gets an opportunity during the season to go home,” Allen said.