As many NBA players begin sitting down to rest for the playoffs—and others are dropping from injuries—finding a hot hand could be the difference between handing the league championship to your buddy or waiting three days for the bank to clear the check.
One player who might be a difference maker for your team is Marcus Thornton .
Thornton, the 13th pick of the second round in 2009, has quietly built a decent resume in his rookie season. He’s averaging 12.8 points per game despite only averaging 22 minutes per game—and he’s shooting .399 from downtown.
But lately, Thornton has been on fire. In his last five games, Thornton has averaged 22.2 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game, hitting 50 percent (13-of-26) of his three-point attempts.
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Marcus Thornton of New Orleans May Be Good Fantasy Pickup
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Fantasy Knuckleheads in NBAComments Off on Marcus Thornton of New Orleans May Be Good Fantasy Pickup