Terence Davis had yet another career performance for the Toronto Raptors.
The undrafted rookie recorded a career-high 16 points Monday night in a 132-96 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. Davis scored all 16 of his points in the fourth quarter to finish 5-of-7 from the field, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
Davis recently earned his chance after injuries to Kyle Lowry and Patrick McCaw created an opening in the rotation. After logging just seven minutes per game in his first seven outings, Davis is now averaging 19.5 minutes over his last six games for the Raptors, scoring 8.5 points per game and shooting 50% from 3-point range.
The former Ole Miss guard has been asked to come off of the bench and provide a spark for the Raptors. He previously recorded 15 points on Nov. 13 in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers and helped the Raptors to victory over the Los Angeles Lakers with 13 points, including a dagger, on Nov. 10.
His performance on Monday had many fans talking on social media.
I don’t really watch NBA but Terence Davis is one of the great stories of the year. So many obstacles to plow through and all the doubters to silence. https://t.co/S3HnI54X10
— Ray Nothstine (@RayNothstine) November 19, 2019
In the fourth quarter alone last night Terence Davis made 3 high level passes. A kickout to Thomas on drive, a bounce pass to Boucher cutting baseline, and an entry pass over top of defence to Boucher with inside position.
— Matt Shantz (@m_shantz) November 19, 2019
you're not supposed to root for the people you cover in this business. but that's just not possible with people like terence davis, murphy holloway, evan engram, aj brown, dk metcalf, dawson knox, on and on. td's at the very top, and what he's doing is dope.
— Ben Garrett (@SpiritBen) November 19, 2019
Injuries suck and will always suck but they’ve opened up opportunities for lesser players to prove their value. Kyle Lowry missing time is unlocking Terence Davis as a good player to the Raptors and I guarantee he’ll keep getting minutes when Lowry comes back.
— Filip Dim (@FilipmyCup) November 19, 2019
Terence Davis is looking like a real steal for the Raptors. Masai Ujiri is really the best in the league with low investment players.I know there was some buzz about Davis league-wide during the predraft process but Ujiri did well on making him a priority undrafted FA.
— Fantasy Pipeline NBA 🏀 (@FP__NBA) November 19, 2019
Did not realize this(credit to reddit on this one):
At one point tonight the Raptors played a Terence Davis, Matt Thomas, Malcolm Miller, Chris Boucher and Dewan Hernandez lineup.
4 undrafted players and the 59th pick in last year's draft.
— Anthony Doyle (@Anthonysmdoyle) November 19, 2019
undrafted terence davis had 16 points on 5-for-7 FGs in 21 minutes and added seven assists for good measure.
— Holly MacKenzie (@stackmack) November 19, 2019
Liking Terence Davis, I’ve decided. #WeTheNorth
— Jeff Duncanson (@JeffDuncanson) November 19, 2019
Raptors set new franchise record with 40 assists in a game, it's Terence Davis to Malcolm Miller, as we all knew it would be
— Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) November 19, 2019
Terence Davis didn't even need to touch the 905
— Tyler Durden (@IAmBrandin) November 19, 2019
Terence davis this kid is no joke #raptors #rtz #WeTheNorth
— kene ezeike (@kezeike) November 19, 2019
So Terence Davis was undrafted huh
— MJ (@mjselfridge) November 19, 2019
Terence Davis playing in the Rookie Game this year is gonna be wild. #WeTheNorth #Raptors
— Andrew Whitson (@andrewhitson) November 19, 2019
In a draft class that has produced quite a few unexpected surprises, Davis is yet another example of a player taking advantage of an opportunity and running with it.
The Raptors play next on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.
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