Penn State Basketball standouts Lamar Stevens, Tim Frazier on fire in the NBA

Former Penn State Basketball standouts, Tim Frazier and Lamar Stevens, are tearing up the NBA as the new year begins for the Magic and Cavaliers 

While the Nittany Lions pulled off an impressive win over Indiana, some Penn State Basketball alums were balling out in the NBA.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ success has been a great surprise in the NBA’s Eastern Conference and they moved into fifth place (ahead of teams like the 76ers and Celtics) with a 108-104 home win over the Pacers on Sunday.

Let’s take a look at a pair of Penn State Basketball standouts, Lamar Stevens, and Tim Frazier’s NBA hot streaks

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Lamar Stevens

Penn State Basketball standout Lamar Stevens played a starring role in the Cavaliers’ win.

Stevens played 31 minutes and scored 15 points, tying his career-high on 6-13 shooting.  He added 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal for an incredibly efficient night, all while turning a few heads.

Despite missing some time due to COVID-19 protocols, Stevens is averaging 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in 12.3 minutes of action.

Stevens has improved his three-point percentage to 33.33% and is shooting above 40% from the field, proving he earned his multi-year contract.

But he wasn’t the only Nittany Lion turning heads in the NBA …

Orlando Magic’s Tim Frazier

Tim Frazier is making the most of his 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic.

Despite falling at Boston 116-111 in overtime, Frazier started and played 39 (!) minutes, scoring 14 points on 5-9 shooting (3-3 from three) and added three assists, five rebounds, and a steal.

But, Frazier’s play of the night was this shot, sending the game into overtime:

What a beautiful ‘up and under’ move, making it look easy.

Given Orlando’s COVID issues, Frazier is making the most of his opportunity.  He’s played in six games for the Magic, averaging 23.2 minutes and shooting almost 43% from three.  Frazier’s 6.2 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.3 rebound line should be enough to keep him in the Association the rest of the year.