Gordon Hayward to Play Wednesday
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Gordon Hayward will play in Wednesday’s matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns. Hayward suffered a hand bruise in Tuesday’s 132-110 loss to the Utah Jazz. He played 25 minutes, scoring 21 points, with three rebounds and two assists.
Hayward is in his first year as a member of the Hornets and is an essential part of their rotation. Starting in 28 games this season, he has averaged 35 minutes per game, scoring 22 points with five rebounds and four assists per game. He is second on the team in usage, behind LaMelo Ball, with a 24.7% usage rate.
The Hornets are a 9-point road favorite against the Suns on FanDuel Sportsbook, in a game with a 224.5 total.