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Points Per Game
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| Regular Season | 22.0 | 9.1 | 39.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
Top Nick Smith Jr. News
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Torches Spurs for 26 points
Smith contributed 26 points (9-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes during Friday's 145-134 win over the Spurs.
Smith's efficient 26 points established a new season high Friday, and he sunk six three-pointers off the bench. The 2023 first-rounder has taken on more usage in the absence of Brandon Miller (wrist), but Smith's shooting efficiency remains poor overall. Across his last 14 outings, Smith has averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes while shooting 37.7 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Running with second unit Monday
Smith isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.
DaQuan Jeffries will supplant Smith in the starting five for the second time over the club's last three outings. The 20-year-old has appeared in 11 outings (10 starts) since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds across 32.3 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Supplies 19 points Saturday
Smith registered 19 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 victory over Brooklyn.
With LaMelo Ball (ankle) sitting out Saturday, Smith supplied a solid scoring effort that trailed only Miles Bridges' 26 points for the Hornets. On occasions when Charlotte chooses to hold Ball out of action down the stretch, Smith should continue to see a bump in playmaking opportunities. Smith has averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes over 11 games since the All-Star break, but he's shooting just 34.4 percent from the floor and 25.6 percent from downtown.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Returns to starting five
Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Smith will return to the starting five Saturday after moving to the bench in Charlotte's previous outing. Smith has struggled with his efficiency over his last 10 starting appearances, converting shooting just 33.1 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Joining second unit Friday
Smith won't start in Friday's game against Cleveland.
The combo guard will slide to the bench in favor of Josh Green on Friday. Smith had started in each of his last 23 appearances, during which he averaged 12.3 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 30.9 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Will play Friday
Smith (quadricep) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Smith will shake off his probable tag due to a right quad contusion and suit up Friday. The combo guard has appeared in 11 consecutive outings (all starts) for the Hornets, during which he has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 31.8 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Probable for Friday
Smith (quad) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Smith has started the last 11 games for the Hornets and is trending toward getting another start Friday against Cleveland. The 20-year-old guard is averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 38.7 percent from the floor and 29 percent from beyond the arc in 23 games as a starter for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Hands out season-high seven assists
Smith totaled 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 103-96 loss to the Mavericks.
Smith led the team with seven assists, his highest total in that area this season. The 2023 first-rounder shouldn't struggle for playmaking opportunities as a full-time starter with the injury-plagued Hornets down the stretch, but his lack of efficiency has left a lot to be desired. Smith is shooting just 33.7 percent from the floor and 24.5 percent from three-point land across his last eight contests, averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes during this period.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Supplies 16 points in loss
Smith supplied 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 loss to Denver.
The second-year guard continues to be productive as part of the Hornets' starting five. Aside from a Feb. 12 contest against the Magic in which he played just 16 minutes before being ejected, Smith has scored in double digits in seven straight appearances, averaging 18.0 points, 3.1 threes, 2.9 assists and 2.4 boards in those seven starts.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Ejected Wednesday
Smith was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Magic, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Smith appeared to be jawing at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was also tossed Wednesday, which led to his ejection. Smith will get an early start to his All-Star break, as his next chance to play comes Feb. 19 against the Lakers. The 2023 first-rounder's night ends with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three assists and one rebound in 16 minutes.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Cleared to play Monday
Smith (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.
Smith couldn't suit up in Sunday's game against the Pistons, but he'll be able to return from a back injury Monday. Across his last four outings, the 2023 first-rounder has been heating up with averages of 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.8 threes in 34.6 minutes while shooting 53.6 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Iffy for Monday
Smith (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.
Smith missed Sunday's loss in Detroit due to a back issue but has a chance to return for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set. If he can't suit up, Seth Curry and KJ Simpson would be candidates for increased roles again.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Out Sunday
Smith (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Smith will join LaMelo Ball (ankle) on the sideline for the first half of Charlotte's back-to-back set. KJ Simpson, Seth Curry, Elfrid Payton and Isaiah Wong are all candidates for increased roles Sunday. Smith can be considered questionable for Monday's game in Brooklyn.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Questionable against Detroit
Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Smith has started the Hornets' last 12 games but is in danger of missing Sunday's game in Detroit. If Dalton Knecht is cleared to play against the Pistons, he could start in Smith's place if he's ruled out due to the back issue.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Strong offensive outing
Smith racked up 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over San Antonio.
Smith scored at least 19 points for the fourth straight game despite the return of LaMelo Ball from an ankle injury. Smith has been somewhat of a revelation for the Hornets, having now started 12 straight games. During that time he has averaged 13.7 points, 2.8 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game. The arrival of Dalton Knecht could complicate things, although given the Hornets have both eyes on the future, Smith remaining in the starting lineup would make sense.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Another strong outing Wednesday
Smith finished Wednesday's 112-102 loss to the Bucks with 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists and two rebounds over 32 minutes.
Two days after scoring a season-high 24 points in Monday's loss to the Wizards, Smith answered with a 22-point outing in Wednesday's defeat and was the game's third-leading scorer behind Damian Lillard (29) and Bobby Portis (23). Smith has been in the Hornets' starting lineup since Jan. 17, and he's taken on a larger role on offense due to the absence of LaMelo Ball (ankle). Over his last three outings, Smith has averaged 22.0 points on 58.1 percent shooting (including 56.5 percent from three on 7.7 3PA/G), 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals over 34.8 minutes per contest. Smith and the Hornets will look to break out of their six-game losing streak against Victor Wembanyama and the new-look Spurs on Friday.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Season-high 24 points vs. Wiz
Smith finished Monday's 124-114 loss to Washington with 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
Smith connected on four threes for the fourth time this season Monday and co-led the Hornets in scoring with Miles Bridges. Smith went back and forth between the Hornets and the G League affiliate Greensboro Swarm over the first two months of the season, but he strung together some solid performances at the beginning of the new year, which earned him a spot in the Hornets' starting lineup Jan. 17. Since then, Smith has averaged 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Struggles in loss
Smith had two points (1-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-83 loss to the Nets.
Smith failed to score double-digit points for the third straight outing Wednesday. Since being inserted into the starting lineup on Jan. 17, Smith has struggled mightily with his outside shot, converting just 26.1 percent of his 6.6 three-point attempts per contest. On the season, the 20-year-old guard is shooting 36.4 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Inefficient 17 points in loss
Smith closed Friday's 102-97 loss to the Trail Blazers with 17 points (6-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 34 minutes.
With the majority of Charlotte's starters in street clothes, the Hornets' offense ran through Smith on Friday. The 20-year-old second-year guard led the team with 17 points and six assists, but he struggled with efficiency shooting the ball with a lack of offensive firepower surrounding him. Smith has been forced into a featured role over his past four games, during which he's averaged 15.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.8 threes in 30.3 minutes, and he should continue to handle extra usage with Brandon Miller (wrist) done for the season.
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Hornets' Nick Smith: Notches 19 points in win
Smith chipped in 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 110-105 win over Dallas.
Brandon Miller is out indefinitely with a wrist injury, and Smith looks poised to make a significant impact for Charlotte in the short term. In his previous start against the Bulls on Friday, Smith produced 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes. He'll be a popular waiver-wire pickup for good reason.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 185 lbs |
| Birthplace: Jacksonville, AR |
| Age: 20 |
| School: Arkansas |
| Experience: 1 |