For Tidjane Salaün, this night must have felt like relief! Since the start of the NBA season, the Hornets rookie was a little inhibited… His last six games? 2.1 points on average, never more than 3 points, and a success that eluded him (20% on shots over the period).
Fortunately, in Brooklyn last night, back at the Barclays Center which saw him being drafted in 6th place by Charlotte, the former Cholet Basket winger let loose and had his best game in the Association. Aggressive from the start, author of a convincing first quarter, he accumulated 11 points at 3/3, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks in 15 minutes. With a +/- in a defeat (115-116) which questions why his coach did not make him play longer: +17…
At his side, Moussa Diabaté has not had the crazy success of recent days. Mute in scoring, he still grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked a shot in 16 minutes.
Nothing alluring about the other French people. Victor Wembanyama was injured while Ousmane Dieng was only allowed 3 minutes of play with the Thunder against the Spurs. Opposite, Sidy Cissoko remained glued to the bench, as did Armel Traoré with the Lakers.
