It doesn't take much to get Malik Monk going.
Typically, one swish is more than enough to light the coals in his fingertips. Two makes, and a blaze scorches the very hardwood that lies beneath his sneakers as he weaves past the defense. A third results in a wildfire, one that ignites so quickly — and ferociously — it’s difficult to do anything but be entranced by its destructive beauty once it’s conjured.
These very scoring outbursts from Monk have been one of the few bright spots amidst a disappointing Lakers’ season that continues to see the losses pile up, and their playoff hopes extinguish.