J.R. Smith scores 19 points on 8-of-9 shots in Cavaliers' win
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward J.R. Smith scored 19 points (8-of-9 field goals, 2-of-2 free throws) with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 3-pointer, and 1 turnover in 30.9 minutes of Wednesday's 118-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
What It Means:
Smith was averaging 3.0 points with no assists or steals in the previous two games, but he took advantage of Kyle Korver's (personal) absence while logging 30 minutes for the first time since March 9.
Smith scored 37.5 FanDuel points on Wednesday, which was the first time he scored more than 20.0 FanDuel points all season.
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