Jeremy Lamb scores 24, equals career-high 7 assists in Hornets' win

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Jeremy Lamb scored 24 points (8-of-14 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, 4 3-pointers, and 1 turnover in 36.4 minutes of a 129-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

What It Means:

Lamb scored 19 of his points in the first half and matched his career-best in assists. The 26-year-old had totaled just 4 dimes in the previous five games. The Hornets play in Indiana against the Pacers on Monday.

Lamb posted a season-best 55.7 FanDuel points in the victory. He's averaging 27.8 FanDuel points through 53 games overall.