Moussa Diabate had an undeniable impact on the Charlotte Hornets' rousing win against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, despite falling one rebound short of a double-double. Perhaps the most impressive part of his performance was the fact that he scored 13 on 5-7 shooting, and two of his field goals showed his soft touch around the rim.
With over two minutes left in the first quarter, Diabate sank a hook shot eight feet from out off a Tre Mann pass. Then, in the second quarter, he unleashed a floater just outside of the painted area before hitting a similar shot in the third period a few steps from the free-throw line.