Lance Stephenson last played in the NBA in the 2018/2019 season. The shooter started this year’s game for Grand Rapids Gold in the US G League (back room). However, the games were stopped and the player signed a 10-day contract with Atlanta Hawks. It was a return to the NBA for him after a two-year hiatus. The 31-year-old player played in six games, but did not impress. He had just 1.8 points per game average. The governors of Atlanta have decided not to extend the contract with him.
Amazing show of Stephenson
However, Lance Stephenson did not have to look for a new employer for a long time. He got a chance because the club had big staff problems due to the prevailing coronavirus. He also signed a ten-day contract. This club chose him in the draft in 2010, and then played for it until the end of the 2017/2018 season. He played nearly 300 matches for Indiana and was one of the fans’ favorites.
Stephenson in the first quarter of Wednesday’s match showed a real achievement. And it is in the role of a backup. In the sixth minute of the game he changed Justin Holiday and he played phenomenally. In six minutes to the end of the first quarter, he scored 20 points in a row for his team! During this time, he had an efficiency of 8/9 from the game and scored four times for three points. In addition, he threw for three in line with the final siren in the first quarter. Stephenson became the first Indiana player to score 20 points in the first quarter.
– Stephenson on Wednesday evening caused euphoria among fans and stole the show – Kyrie Irving – spox.com journalists write.
In turn, journalists of ESPN television note that such an excellent series – 20 points in a row has not happened to many NBA stars. In this list they mention, inter alia, such great basketball players as: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Luka Donici, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden or former NBA stars: Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce or Dwyane Wade.
Stephenson’s show did not give his team anything, because Indiana lost 121: 129.
Other NBA results:
- Charlotte Hornets – Detroit Piston 140:111,
- Orlando Magic – Philadelphia 76ers 106:116,
- Washington Wizards – Houston Rockets 111:114,
- Boston Celtics – San Antonio Spurs 97:99,
- Dallas Mavericks – Golden State Warriors 99:82,
- Milwaukee Bucks – Toronto Raptors 111:117,
- Minnesota Timberwolves – Oklahoma City Thunder 98:90,
- Denver Nuggets – Utah Jazz 109:115,
- Portland Trail Blazers – Miami Heat 109:115,
- Sacramento Kings – Atlanta Hawks 102:108.
Source: Sport
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