On January 3, Beijing time, the NBA regular season Lakers versus timber wolves, Munch broke out. Throughout the game, he shot 8-of-14 and 4-of-9 from three-point range, scoring 22 points, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks.
Last offseason, Munch joined the Lakers on a base-paying contract, and this season's salary is only $1.67 million, which now seems to be the Lakers' biggest leak.
In fact, Munch is also talented, he was selected by the Hornets with the 11th pick in the first round in 2017, averaging 11.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season, shooting 40% from three-point range, and scoring and shooting a career-high in both points per game and three-point shooting.
Munch is now an indispensable pawn in Vogel's hand. After the release of the quarantine, he ushered in an outbreak. According to statistics, after Munch's return, he averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1 block per game, shooting 57%, shooting 42% from three-point range, shooting 100% from the free throw, shooting 73.4% from the field, and +60 plus-minus on the field, which is too delicious.
Facing the Timberwolves, Munch also continued his recent hot state. As soon as the game came, the Lakers quickly attacked and counterattacked, and the Montcla bar dunked, which was easy to write. Then, he received Bradley's pass, hit a three-point shot, and played a wonderful match with James, cutting in the air.
In the second quarter, Munch hit a three-pointer as soon as he came up, and it was still James who passed him. Subsequently, he received a wonderful pass from Old Zhan and won the basket, which seemed to be a perfect match for James. After Munch chased back and countered the jumper hit, the Lakers also pulled away the point difference. Munch hit 6 of his first 7 shots and felt hot.
In the second half, the Timberwolves overtook the score, and at the crucial moment, Munch hit a three-point shot, and then quickly attacked the foul and fell directly out of the field. James ran over, lifted him up, and patted the little brother on the head, affirming him. In the fourth quarter of the decisive moment, it was Munch who stepped forward again, received a pass from James, and hit a three-point shot. After that, the Lakers also laughed to the end, and finally succeeded in revenge.