Why is this significant? Well, it’s the first time in his short career that he’s been able to score more than 20 in that elusive third game. Kilpatrick’s 27 points against the Atlanta Hawks came in a heart-breaking loss, but it was the second time this year where he eclipsed 25, and it was also one of his most efficient outings.
The final line was this: 27 points on 8-of-14 shooting overall, 3-of-7 from three and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe. Both games before this one didn’t feature the versatility, and Atlanta is far from a weak defense.