Charlotte has been on the rise in recent days with three consecutive wins against top Easterners: Indiana, Milwaukee and Miami. With Terry Rozier block the infirmary and Jimmy Butler back for the Floridians, the game did not seem to be winning. But, these Hornets fear nothing this season. Carried by its leader Devonte’ Graham ultra clutch (24 points 7/13 on shots), the team was also able to count on a Malik Monk gala. Repositioned in sixth man against the Heat, the rear completely caught fire with 36 points 11/18 on shots. With 10 points behind three minutes from the end, the Hornets recovered to the score thanks in particular to Monk, author of a long-distance missile 16 seconds from the end. In the extension, it is Gordon Hayward which made its experience speak for a victory outside with panache.
In addition to a personal best scoring record, Malik Monk entered the Hornets’ shelves with the points record scored by a player leaving the bench. Thanks to its 36 units, it exceeds Devonte ‘Graham (35 points in 2019), Ben gordon (34 points in 2012) and Dell Curry (33 points in 1993). His 9 shots from behind the arc also represent a franchise record for a substitute. Monk comes to the end of his rookie contract at the end of the season and will have to multiply the good performances of this kind to seduce Charlotte’s front office during the next free agency.
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