Ever unflappable, PJ Washington isn’t fazed by the Charlotte Hornets’ lineup change that raised a few eyebrows Monday night.
Three games into his return from suspension, Miles Bridges got thrust into the starting unit and keyed the Hornets’ solid victory over Boston. Bridges’ insertion left Washington as the odd man out, snapping his stretch of 109 consecutive outings in the game-opening lineup.
Washington didn’t throw a fit, though, understanding some things are bigger than him.
“At the end of the day it’s a team game,” Washington said after practice Tuesday in advance of Wednesday’s matchup with Washington.