” Oh really ? » Rui Hachimura finds it hard to believe when told that he has just equaled his career best. So the Wizards winger take a look at the giant central painting to check it. Last night against the Suns, he scored 30 points, and not 28 due to two free throws first awarded by mistake to his teammate Kristaps Porzingis.
Regardless of the points total, the Japanese’s impact was ” huge according to his coach. “ He displayed his entry level aggressiveness. He took the right shots and played with a sense of urgency “, develops Wes Unseld Jr.
His wingman spent his evening shooting in the right tempo. He first took advantage of good balls brought out by Kyle Kuzma, busy fixing the defense of the Suns low post. The 24-year-old was then served in the post himself, where he made Mikal Bridges or Ishmail Wainright suffer. He also chained good shots from mid-range or circle finishes in transition.
Results of his operation: 30 points therefore – a bar already reached during his rookie season and then the following year – with formidable efficiency at 11/13 on shots and 5 rebounds.
Indispensable substitute
Coming off the bench, as has been the case since the start of the season, seems to be working for him. He has also signed only four games under 10 points this season and remains the fourth scorer of his team.
” I observed things on the bench (before returning against the Suns). I just want to help the team. Tonight I came home with good energy, I had a good reason to play “, loose the 9th choice of the Draft 2019, whose name circulates in the rumors of transfer.
Before adding: I’ve been a starter for most of my career, so it’s a bit different. But it’s like that. All the guys on the team can play. The coaches have decided. It’s like that. I just have to keep playing my part. »
His presence on the bench helps boost a second five that badly needs it. Washington also sees the difference when he and Delon Wright are not in the infirmary, as has been the case in recent weeks.
” If you look at our points scored on the series of ten games lost, for example, we couldn’t really rely on the bench and points coming from the bench. Having these guys back has helped us a lot. We have had so many nights where our bench was dominated. Rui is always looking to score when he’s onside. Delon controls the game and the defence. It helps us. It’s awesome “, Appreciates Kyle Kuzma to finish.
| Rui Hachimura | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | WAS | 48 | 30 | 46.6 | 28.7 | 82.9 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 13.5 |
| 2020-21 | WAS | 57 | 32 | 47.8 | 32.8 | 77.0 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 13.8 |
| 2021-22 | WAS | 42 | 23 | 49.1 | 44.7 | 69.7 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 11.3 |
| 2022-23 | WAS | 19 | 24 | 49.7 | 32.6 | 76.5 | 0.7 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 12.0 |
| Total | 166 | 28 | 47.9 | 35.6 | 77.8 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 12.9 | |
