Monday night, Garrett Temple did not play at all in Charlotte. Tuesday night, he played the entire second half in Orlando and scored a career-high 34 points.
Changing roles and drastic swings in playing time are the norm for the Kings, as veterans take turns sitting out games while the younger players’ minutes increase.
Temple said that makes it “tough” to stay in a playing rhythm. It brings back memories of where his NBA career started.
“I think that’s the biggest thing about being a professional, you’ve got to come out and produce no matter what,” Temple said.