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Five takeaways from the Hornets’ homestand

By Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Teammates Malik Monk #1 and Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Indiana Pacers during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Teammates Malik Monk #1 and Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Indiana Pacers during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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PJ Washington has cooled off

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 05: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers watches as PJ Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 05: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers watches as PJ Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Aside from Graham, the most impressive Hornet in the early going was rookie forward PJ Washington. The first-round selection averaged more than 15 points per game over the first seven contests, as he shot over 57% from the field and 47% from deep. Over the past two games though, the Kentucky product has cooled off a bit. Since the loss to Boston on Thursday, Washington is shooting just 4-17 from the field, and missed his only three-point attempt.

A two-game span is difficult to judge any player on, but for the first time in his professional career, he has looked like a rookie. Hopefully for Washington and the Hornets, he can get back on track Sunday night against Philadelphia. After all, he’s adjusted well to every other challenge NBA life has thrown at him so far.

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