The NBA playoff push is underway! On Tuesday night (March 26), a number of teams vying for spots in the postseason came up with big wins. That included the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic. Below are five players who had noteworthy stats in their team's latest wins.
Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets
Some people call him "Cardiac Kemba" based on his impressive performances. Tuesday night's game was an overtime affair, with Walker leading the way to the Hornets' fourth-straight win. He had 38 points, including 11 in overtime to help them defeat the Spurs. Walker also recorded 11 assists and nine rebounds.
Kemba Walker drops 38 Points in the OT win for the Hornets. Kemba is doing everything in his power to bring the Hornets to the postseason
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 27, 2019
(Via @NBATV). pic.twitter.com/oyC3fADHbW
Trae Young - Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks aren't going to the postseason, yet. Based on how rookie Trae Young is playing in his first season, it won't be long for them. Young's 33 points and 12 assists led the way in a Hawks' win over New Orleans.
.@TheTraeYoung just keeps ballin' out for the @ATLHawks! 👀
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 27, 2019
📊: 33 PTS | 5 3PM | 12 AST #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/EYKSLkFZf3