Rockets rookie TyTy Washington scores 53 in NBA G League
TyTy Washington from the University of Kentucky would be thrilled to be playing for Houston Rockets during his rookie season. With his team healthy, Washington is the No. 29 draft pick in 2022’s first round, is making the most of his NBA G League stint.
In Friday’s game (box score) with the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate, Washington put up an astonishing 53 points and 10 rebounds on 15-of-33 shooting (45.5%), 6-of-17 on 3-pointers (35.3%), and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line (91.7%).
It’s hardly an isolated game for the 6-foot-3 guard, who entered Friday’s action averaging 23.5 points (47.4% FG, 50.0% on 3-pointers) and 9.0 assists in 38.2 minutes in the G League.
Washington hasn’t yet found a consistent role with the Rockets, who have Kevin Porter Jr. as their starting point guard. Porter is a good choice. currently sidelined by a left foot contusion, perhaps Washington’s performance could earn an NBA recall in the near future.
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