Kevin Chouinard: Hawks win, 121-113. The Play-In Tournament berth is secured. Jalen Johnson finishes with 28 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Malachi Flynn finished with 50 points.
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Malachi Flynn now has as many 50-point games in his career as Tim Duncan, Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller do. – 10:10 PM
Malachi Flynn now has as many 50-point games in his career as Tim Duncan, Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller do. – 10:10 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic and Malachi Flynn combined to score 123 points against the Hawks in 79 minutes. – 10:07 PM
Luka Doncic and Malachi Flynn combined to score 123 points against the Hawks in 79 minutes. – 10:07 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Malachi Flynn made NBA history vs. the Hawks tonight. No player has ever scored 50 points with a lower career scoring average entering the game (via @ESPNStatsInfo). pic.twitter.com/icq1koYP8Q – 10:02 PM
Malachi Flynn made NBA history vs. the Hawks tonight. No player has ever scored 50 points with a lower career scoring average entering the game (via @ESPNStatsInfo). pic.twitter.com/icq1koYP8Q – 10:02 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Malachi Flynn tonight became the third player in at least 50 years to score 50 points off the bench.
The others: Jamal Crawford in 2019 and Nick Anderson in 1993. – 10:01 PM
Malachi Flynn tonight became the third player in at least 50 years to score 50 points off the bench.
The others: Jamal Crawford in 2019 and Nick Anderson in 1993. – 10:01 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Malachi Flynn: “It’s tougher to put in perspective because you won’t to win. But it definitely feels good.” – 10:00 PM
Malachi Flynn: “It’s tougher to put in perspective because you won’t to win. But it definitely feels good.” – 10:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Despite the loss, Malachi Flynn dropped just the third 50-point game off the bench since 1970-71 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xJnYklPiQD – 10:00 PM
Despite the loss, Malachi Flynn dropped just the third 50-point game off the bench since 1970-71 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xJnYklPiQD – 10:00 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Malachi Flynn the most improbable NBA 50-burger since Saddiq Bey, yeah? – 9:55 PM
Malachi Flynn the most improbable NBA 50-burger since Saddiq Bey, yeah? – 9:55 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves are up 41 on Toronto, while former-Raptor Malachi Flynn dropped 50 tonight for Detroit – 9:51 PM
The Wolves are up 41 on Toronto, while former-Raptor Malachi Flynn dropped 50 tonight for Detroit – 9:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 50+ PTS on 70+ FG% in a game this season:
— All-Star
— All-Star
— All-Star
and Malachi Flynn. pic.twitter.com/htaKRDYPlH – 9:48 PM
Players with 50+ PTS on 70+ FG% in a game this season:
— All-Star
— All-Star
— All-Star
and Malachi Flynn. pic.twitter.com/htaKRDYPlH – 9:48 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
FINAL: Hawks 121, Pistons 113.
Malachi Flynn: 50 points (18-25 overall, 5-9 from 3, 9-12 at the line). That happened. – 9:48 PM
FINAL: Hawks 121, Pistons 113.
Malachi Flynn: 50 points (18-25 overall, 5-9 from 3, 9-12 at the line). That happened. – 9:48 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks win, 121-113.
The Play-In Tournament berth is secured.
Jalen Johnson finishes with 28 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals.
Malachi Flynn finished with 50 points. – 9:48 PM
Hawks win, 121-113.
The Play-In Tournament berth is secured.
Jalen Johnson finishes with 28 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals.
Malachi Flynn finished with 50 points. – 9:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malachi Flynn tonight:
50 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
4 STL
5 3P
The first player in NBA history to reach those numbers off the bench. pic.twitter.com/QcxikPQUbm – 9:47 PM
Malachi Flynn tonight:
50 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
4 STL
5 3P
The first player in NBA history to reach those numbers off the bench. pic.twitter.com/QcxikPQUbm – 9:47 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
FINAL: Hawks 121, Pistons 113.
Malachi Flynn scored 50 points, a franchise record for a bench player. – 9:47 PM
FINAL: Hawks 121, Pistons 113.
Malachi Flynn scored 50 points, a franchise record for a bench player. – 9:47 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
I have now covered two 50-point games. Saddiq Bey and Malachi Flynn. There’s some trivia – 9:46 PM
I have now covered two 50-point games. Saddiq Bey and Malachi Flynn. There’s some trivia – 9:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Whoever had Malachi Flynn +49.5 points, let me hold a couple of dollars. #Pistons #Hawks – 9:43 PM
Whoever had Malachi Flynn +49.5 points, let me hold a couple of dollars. #Pistons #Hawks – 9:43 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
We’re going to have a special ceremony after the game to transfer the Random 50-Ball Title from Corey Brewer to Malachi Flynn. – 9:42 PM
We’re going to have a special ceremony after the game to transfer the Random 50-Ball Title from Corey Brewer to Malachi Flynn. – 9:42 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
50 points for Malachi Flynn, who’s trying to keep Detroit in the game with a 3 and layup in the final minute. What a night.
Pistons are down five, 118, 113, with 21 seconds left. – 9:41 PM
50 points for Malachi Flynn, who’s trying to keep Detroit in the game with a 3 and layup in the final minute. What a night.
Pistons are down five, 118, 113, with 21 seconds left. – 9:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Pistons doing Mavs a favor by taking Hawks to the wire. Malachi Flynn 50 points off the bench and it ain’t quite over. – 9:40 PM
Pistons doing Mavs a favor by taking Hawks to the wire. Malachi Flynn 50 points off the bench and it ain’t quite over. – 9:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with a 40-point game off the bench this season:
— PJ Washington
— Bogdan Bogdanovic
And now, Malachi Flynn. pic.twitter.com/xT4VjwFdfM – 9:33 PM
Players with a 40-point game off the bench this season:
— PJ Washington
— Bogdan Bogdanovic
And now, Malachi Flynn. pic.twitter.com/xT4VjwFdfM – 9:33 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Detroit Pistons are only down by seven with 7:42 left.
Malachi Flynn has 38 points – 9:26 PM
The Detroit Pistons are only down by seven with 7:42 left.
Malachi Flynn has 38 points – 9:26 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Detroit, just down by 22, is now only down by 10 with 1:04 left in the 3Q because Malachi Flynn has been unguardable. – 9:10 PM
Detroit, just down by 22, is now only down by 10 with 1:04 left in the 3Q because Malachi Flynn has been unguardable. – 9:10 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Malachi Flynn just reached a new career-high with 29 points off the bench. He’s 10 of 13 from the field. – 9:09 PM
Malachi Flynn just reached a new career-high with 29 points off the bench. He’s 10 of 13 from the field. – 9:09 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Malachi Flynn just set a new career high after that 3. He has 29 points. Previous was 27. – 9:08 PM
Malachi Flynn just set a new career high after that 3. He has 29 points. Previous was 27. – 9:08 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Malachi Flynn has 26 points with 15 minutes of game time left. – 9:01 PM
Malachi Flynn has 26 points with 15 minutes of game time left. – 9:01 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
HALFTIME: Hawks 59, Pistons 50
Malachi Flynn: 17p
Duren: 9p
Ivey: 8p
Detroit is shooting 36.7 percent from the field and that includes Flynn being 5-8 – 8:32 PM
HALFTIME: Hawks 59, Pistons 50
Malachi Flynn: 17p
Duren: 9p
Ivey: 8p
Detroit is shooting 36.7 percent from the field and that includes Flynn being 5-8 – 8:32 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Malachi Flynn: 5-7 from the field
His teammates: 11-38 from field – 8:29 PM
Malachi Flynn: 5-7 from the field
His teammates: 11-38 from field – 8:29 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade being a late scratch but really playing as Malachi Flynn pic.twitter.com/Ke0KYU1Zjh – 8:22 PM
Cade being a late scratch but really playing as Malachi Flynn pic.twitter.com/Ke0KYU1Zjh – 8:22 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The Hawks aren’t beating the “letting someone random go off” allegations. Tonight, it’s Malachi Flynn, who has 17 pts off the bench on 5-6 overall and is 1-2 from 3. – 8:19 PM
The Hawks aren’t beating the “letting someone random go off” allegations. Tonight, it’s Malachi Flynn, who has 17 pts off the bench on 5-6 overall and is 1-2 from 3. – 8:19 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The name is Flynn, Malachi Flynn.
He just hit an and-1 3-ball.
He’s got 15 first-half points and Detroit leads Atlanta. – 8:15 PM
The name is Flynn, Malachi Flynn.
He just hit an and-1 3-ball.
He’s got 15 first-half points and Detroit leads Atlanta. – 8:15 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Malachi Flynn has been a needed scoring punch for the Pistons’ bench lately. Six quick points tonight.
Had double-figure scoring in three of previous five game. – 8:01 PM
Malachi Flynn has been a needed scoring punch for the Pistons’ bench lately. Six quick points tonight.
Had double-figure scoring in three of previous five game. – 8:01 PM
More on this storyline
StatMuse: Bench players with a 50-point game in the 21st century : Jamal Crawford Malachi Flynn Insane. pic.twitter.com/BLZTCUlwaY -via Twitter @statmuse / April 3, 2024
Omari Sanfoka II: Flynn if he can appreciate his 50-point performance in a loss: “Right now, it’s tougher just because at the end of the day, you want to win … the guys congratulated me. I’m sure a couple days from now it’ll feel a little bit better.” -via Twitter @omarisankofa / April 3, 2024
James Edwards III: Monty Williams on Malachi Flynn: “He just works on his game. He’s in the gym every morning, pretty much an hour before practice, maybe more. You saw that tonight.” -via Twitter @JLEdwardsIII / April 3, 2024
