“ WHAT PARTY ! », Enthuses the Hornets TV commentator. Under his eyes, Terry Rozier has just scored the winning basket in Brooklyn, after his well-negotiated one-on-one against Nic Claxton, around the throw line. A “fadeaway” which allows Charlotte to win by the smallest of margins (128-129).
And, indeed, what a night for the Hornets combo. Author of a discreet start to the meeting, focused on distribution, he gradually warmed up from the second quarter. Limiting his attempts to mid-range, the 29-year-old alternated between shooting long range and using his floater.
He was especially decisive in hot moments, like his two consecutive 3-point baskets about three minutes from the end, to allow his team to get back in front. Not counting his winning shot of course. Upon arrival, his biggest offensive eruption of the season: 37 points at 13/25 including a sublime 7/9 from afar.
“ He also made 13 assists “, complete Steve Clifford, evoking this double-double which allows his player to join Kemba Walker, the only other player in the franchise to have signed games with more than 35 points and 10 assists. “ And his defense, when he wasn't in the game, our defense really struggled to deal with their backs as well. », adds his coach.
A good relationship with Miles Bridges
“ Players and coaches allow me to be myself. Sometimes I hit shots, sometimes I don't. […] I trust all my teammates, just like they trust me. That's what happened », displays the former Celtics player, who talked about his technical complicity with Miles Bridges, especially on a royal alley-oop.
His performance, complemented by the good outings of Gordon Hayward and Miles Bridges (45 points between them), was essential. Because the Hornets were playing without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Cody Martin or even Nick Richards.
“ Everyone was extremely involved. You have Nick Smith Jr. (9 points) coming off the bench, who made a few shots, who defended Cam Thomas and who made an effort. Bryce (McGowens – 14 points) has started. Everyone participated and did a good job. The coach preached this morning that it doesn't matter who we play, that's how we play », ends Terry Rozier.
| Terry Rozier | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | BOS | 39 | 8 | 27.4 | 22.2 | 80.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| 2016-17 | BOS | 74 | 17 | 36.7 | 31.8 | 77.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.5 |
| 2017-18 | BOS | 80 | 26 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 77.2 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 11.3 |
| 2018-19 | BOS | 79 | 23 | 38.7 | 35.3 | 78.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 2019-20 | CHA | 63 | 34 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 87.4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 18.0 |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 69 | 35 | 45.0 | 38.9 | 81.7 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 20.4 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 73 | 34 | 44.4 | 37.4 | 85.2 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 19.3 |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 63 | 35 | 41.5 | 32.7 | 80.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 21.1 |
| 2023-24 | CHA | 7 | 36 | 46.3 | 26.3 | 77.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 20.4 |
| Total | 547 | 27 | 41.8 | 36.6 | 81.8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 13.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
