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Mystery Deepens: Naz Reid's Second-Half Bench Stuns Hornets Fans
29 Oct
Summary
- Naz Reid was benched by coach Charles Lee in the second half for unstated reasons.
- Reid was traded to the Hornets from the Timberwolves in the offseason.
- The Pistons rallied to defeat the Hornets 97-89 after Reid's benching.
Naz Reid found himself on the bench for the entire second half of the Charlotte Hornets' recent matchup against the Detroit Pistons, a decision confirmed by head coach Charles Lee. Lee stated plainly that Reid "didn't meet our standards in the first half," leading to the mid-game decision. The specific standards Reid failed to meet have not been disclosed, creating an air of mystery surrounding the situation.
This marks a puzzling start to the relationship between Reid, acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the offseason, and his new coach. Despite a solid first half where Reid contributed seven points and six rebounds, the Pistons staged a comeback to secure a 97-89 victory. Reid, who earned Sixth Man of the Year honors last season and was averaging 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds for the Hornets this fall, is under contract with the team. The incident raises questions about the team's internal dynamics as they prepare to face the Washington Wizards next.
