En just 24 hours Willy Hernangomez went from played less than a second, came out solely to defend a rebound on a free throw and was immediately substituted against the Lakers, to get away with 22 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block in 28 minutes.
The Spanish center, who was the MVP of the last Eurobasket, shone with the Pelicans in triumph 136-104 of the New Orleans against the Kings few days before the NBA transfer market closeswhich closes on February 9.
Willy, who had just played less than a second against the Lakers and not played against the Nuggets, signed a shooting card of 7 of 14 on shots of 2, 0 of 2 on triples and 8 of 8 free throws in his best game of the season.
I love playing basketball. I love winning again, jumping on the track in front of my family and friends. I played well, I don’t have to lie
“I love playing basketball. I love winning again, jumping on the court in front of my family and friends. I played well, I don’t have to lie,” said Willy Hernangómez after the game at a press conference in statements published by the EFE agency .
Second win in a row for the Pelicans after 10 straight losses
The other great protagonists of New Orleans, who played without starters Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas and Brandon Ingram and added two straight victories after 10 consecutive losses, were Trey Murphy III, who in his best game of the season achieved 30 points with 6 triples, CJ McCollum (24 points) and Naji Marshall (17 points).
Malik Monk (17 points) was the best of some Kings who suffered the Loss of star De’Aaron Fox for the second night in a row.
The ‘Malagueño’ Domantas Sabonis signed a ‘double-double’ of 12 points and 11 assists.
