The power of the second unit recognized by WSH ace
Washington signaled a revival.
The Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-116 in the 2023-2024 NBA regular season at Charlotte Spectrum Center on the 9th (Korea Standard Time).
Washington and Charlotte were in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference and were hardly able to pull themselves together. The two teams had to catch the game and try to turn the mood around.
Washington had a greater desire for victory. Ace Kyle Kuzma played 31 minutes and 19 seconds and played his role with a success rate of 54.2% (13/24) of 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The standout record was bench scoring. Except for Kuzma, Washington's starting lineup only scored 27 points on the day. Jordan Poole also failed to show off his offense with an 11-point field goal success rate of 25.0% (3/12). However, Washington won the Second Unit by a landslide.
Danilo Gallinally and Delon Wright each scored 18 points. Landry Shamet scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and Corey Kispert also added 12. As a result, Washington overwhelmed Charlotte 72-23 in bench scoring.
In fact, the game was decided in the second quarter, the time of the second unit. Gallinally scored 13 points in the second quarter, boasting a good shot sense. Shamet also scored seven points, and Washington finished the second quarter 41-17.
Wright said in a post-match interview: "We played with a lot of energy. In particular, Corey Kispert and Landry Shamet were in charge of three-point shots. I think we turned the pass quickly, trusted each other, and played well," he said, expressing his feelings of victory.
Kuzma and Wes Unseld Jr. also applauded the bench's performance.
Kuzma said, "I have to acknowledge the credit of the players who came out of the bench. They played a phenomenal game today, helping the team greatly, and leading them to victory," he praised.
Unseld Jr. said, "The bench players have shown incredible performances. The players influenced the game on both sides of the offense and defense. I'm glad there are players like this," he praised.