Toronto Raptors rookie Terence Davis recorded a career-high 23 points in his first NBA start Wednesday night in a 112-110 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
The undrafted guard also added a career-high 11 rebounds for his first double-double while he matched a season-high with five assists in the victory. Davis finished by shooting 8-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range.
Prior to earning the start on Wednesday, Davis struggled in his previous game after going scoreless in eight minutes of work. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said after that game that Davis had played “probably five minutes too many” given his struggles but believed in him enough to start him.
Davis responded by turning in his best game of the season. He recorded 13 points alone in the first quarter and had six points in overtime to help the Raptors seal the victory.
Davis has emerged as a key piece in the rotation for the Raptors this season. With the team battling several injuries, including Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell, Davis earned his first start on Wednesday and took advantage of his opportunity.
The Raptors return to action on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs.
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