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Charlotte Hornets: Thumbs up and thumbs down in win vs. Heat

By Josh Anderson

Feb 1, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 01: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates after a basket against the Miami Heat during overtime at American Airlines Arena on February 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 01: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates after a basket against the Miami Heat during overtime at American Airlines Arena on February 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Thumbs Up: Malik Monk’s Career Night

Malik Monk was the reason why the Charlotte Hornets won the game, make no mistake about it. Monk went off with a career-high 36 points in a season-high of 39 minutes of play. Monk also made a career-high 9 three-pointers.

Monk was all over the court tonight, further proving to the coaching staff that he can be effective when given more minutes. With the game winding down and the Hornets down 110-113, Monk made a three-pointer, tying the game at 113 with 16.3 seconds left on the clock, sending the game into overtime.

If nothing else Monk has proven that he deserves more playing time. In his last two games, Malik Monk has scored 54 points. We’ll see if he proved himself enough to continue getting big minutes. If I was a betting man, I would bet that we’ll be seeing a lot more of #1.

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