Julian Strawther provided a boost off the bench with 33 points (8-of-13 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and five 3-pointers in a 132-126 win over the Timberwolves on Thursday.
While it seems like Christian Braun is locked in as Denver’s starting shooting guard, Strawther continues to make a strong case. He had 21 points on Sunday before this 33-point explosion. Even if Strawther ends up in a reserve role, he should still see plenty of minutes. In that case, he won’t be a reliable option in standard leagues, but the 22-year-old should be a solid source of 3-pointers either way. We’ll see if his recent performances help him move into the starting unit.