The combination of Jaxson Hayes and Nickeil Alexander-Walker first made its mark at the professional level in Las Vegas, connecting on a Hayes soaring dunk against Chicago’s summer league team that went viral. Roughly six months later, the rookie duo delivered their best combined performance of the regular season, this time while facing the real Bulls.
The 19-year-old Hayes authored the second double-double of his rookie season, while Alexander-Walker constantly scanned Chicago’s defense and found open shooters, including Hayes. Alexander-Walker finished with 11 points, four rebounds and six assists in just 20 minutes; Hayes collected 14 points and 12 rebounds, the second double-double of his first pro season.