PJ Washington in Hornets lineup Monday, Ish Smith back on bench
Charlotte Hornets forward/center PJ Washington is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Knicks.
What It Means:
Washington is replacing Ish Smith as the Hornets use a bigger lineup versus a Knicks team without Julius Randle (shoulder). He erupted for a season-high 43 points in 36 minutes off the bench on Saturday against the Utah Jazz.
Washington is averaging 32.2 minutes and 26.3 FanDuel points across 16 starts this season. He has a $6,600 salary on the Main slate Monday.
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