Jefferson scored 25 points (12-17 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.

It was a vintage game for Jefferson, who notched his first 20-point playoff game since 2014. He’s been up and down after returning from a knee injury, scoring 20 points and grabbing double digit rebounds just four times apiece since the All-Star break. If the Hornets have any chance of climbing back into this series, Big Al is going to need to revert to his former dominance.