His coach, Charles Lee, praises his nerve and his volume of play, and Tidjane Salaün confirmed his words by compiling 15 points at 4 of 7 at 3-points and 8 rebounds in the Hornets' victory against the Heat (111-108). Better than that, it was the former Cholet player who was the executioner of Miami with a big shot off the screen 59 seconds from the end. Thanks to Caleb Daniels and Kel'el Ware, Miami had just taken the lead (107-106), and it was Salaun who gave Charlotte the advantage back.
Behind, this same Salaun takes the rebound after a missed free throw from Keshad Johnson. But Josh Christopher snatches a jump ball, synonymous with the ball for the Heat. Miami has the possibility of going in front, but it is the other Frenchman of the evening, Moussa Diabate, who takes over from Salaun with a counter on the same Christopher near the circle. It was with free throws that Diabate ensured Charlotte's victory (111-108).
A real danger at 3-points
While Erik Spoelstra had decided to only play his starters (Butler, Adebayo, Jovic, etc.) in the first half, Salaun took advantage in the 3rd quarter to burst the screen. Entering the middle of the quarter when the two teams were neck and neck (73-72), he planted 10 points, with two big 3-points, and Charlotte escaped (89-81). With his long arms and his feints, the Frenchman allows himself to draw 3-pointers without dribbling, while eliminating his defender.
At his side, LaMelo Ball is already in great shape: 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists with 6 of 12 from 3-point range. On the other hand, Brandon Miller had a hole: 1 out of 10 at 3-points!
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
