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Lester Quinones · Nudged into a larger role with the Golden State Warriors’ backcourt ravaged by injuries, Lester Quinones found a way to both step up his play while also taking a few steps back in the process. Itching for an ounce of redemption after Trae Young’s stepback 3-pointer finds the bottom of the net, the second-year guard raises the stakes, catching an inbounds pass from the logo, setting his path for a 42-foot pull-up to beat the buzzer. Though ultimately falling short in an overtime thriller against the Atlanta Hawks, Quinones excelled as the Warriors’ second-highest scorer on the night. Making efficient use of his added look, the accurate guard needed only 22 minutes to tie for his career-high with 17 points, along with five rebounds and four 3-pointers. · State of Mint