PJ Washington just exploded for 27 points in his NBA rookie debut.
Washington was 9-17 from the field and 7-11 from long range in the game.
The Hornets opened the season with a 126-125 win over the Bulls.
SEVEN
THREE POINTERS
FOR
PJ WASHINGTON pic.twitter.com/V7F0J8rOyz
— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) October 24, 2019
Washington broke an NBA record for most three-pointers in a debut game.
PJ Washington has set an NBA record with six three-pointers in his first game as a pro. I know it’s not cool to say nice things about college hoops, but coming back to Kentucky for a 2nd season literally made him millions. And of course helped him immensely on the court too
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) October 24, 2019
17 PTS | 5 3PM
What a 1st half for the @hornets’ @PJWashington!#NBARooks #KiaTipOff19 pic.twitter.com/vrOHR2YKWO
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) October 24, 2019
Malik Monk finished with 7 points for the Hornets. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist did not play.
Washington said he had no jitters before the game:
.@ashahamadi-“You don’t have any jitters?”@PJWashington-“None.”
👀👀👀
The @hornets rookie was ready for opening night and he has a game high 17 points at the half! #AllFly | #CHIatCHA pic.twitter.com/OUzZALU1LT
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) October 24, 2019
PJ Washington hits his SIXTH 3 pointer. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5SKUYZ0WVQ
— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) October 24, 2019
