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
Jamal Murray - Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets are looking strong as ever as they head towards the NBA playoffs with one of the league's best records. On Tuesday, Jamal Murray put up 33 points to help the Nuggets defeat the Pistons, 95-92.
Jamal Murray dropped 33 PTS as the @nuggets got the W in Denver! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/fqefIhw0nx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 27, 2019
Nikola Vucevic - Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are trying to fight for that final spot in the Eastern Conference. A win over Miami on Tuesday helped with that goal. All-Star Nikola Vucevic led the way with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists.
Nikola Vucevic made some BIG buckets down the stretch to lift the @OrlandoMagic over the Heat in Miami! 💫
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 27, 2019
📊: 24 PTS | 16 REB | 5 AST#PureMagic pic.twitter.com/ZNuGujdm36
Danilo Gallinari - Los Angeles Clippers
Not many people expected much from the L.A. Clippers after they traded Tobias Harris to the Sixers this season. However, this team has proved their critics wrong. On Tuesday, they clinched a spot in the postseason, thanks to Danilo Gallinari. He tallied 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Minnesota!
Danilo Gallinari had the 🔥 hand to lead the @LAClippers past the Timberwolves and clinch a playoff berth!
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 27, 2019
📊: 25 PTS | 10 REB | 6 3PM#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/l0yC7cw6nr