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Since debuting as an NBA player on the day after Christmas in 2011, Shelvin Mack has been a role player, an occasional starter and has helped the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers as both a point guard and shooting guard.
Here's a look at five of his best games in the NBA:
1. Dec. 17, 2014 (Atlanta Hawks 127, Cleveland Cavaliers 98)
Mack came off the bench and roasted the Cavs to the tune of 24 points, hitting 6 of 6 shots from long range. He hit 7 of 8 shots overall, leading the Hawks in scoring over 22 minutes of game action.
2. Feb. 21, 2014 (Atlanta Hawks 107, Detroit Pistons 115)
Mack started in this losing effort for an injured Jeff Teague on the road, leading the team with 38 minutes en route to 21 points. He shot 50 percent from the field and added four rebounds and six assists.
3. April 28, 2014 (Atlanta Hawks 107, Indiana Pacers 97)
Mack's best playoff performance came against the Pacers in the first round of the 2014 postseason. Coming off the bench, he dropped 20 points in 25 minutes, hitting on 8 of 10 free throws to go along with five assists.
4. March 21, 2014 (New Orleans Pelicans 111, Atlanta Hawks 105)
Mack got the starting nod in this game, shooting 64 percent from the field for 18 points. He hit on 4 of 8 from behind the arc and added four assists in 36 minutes of action.
5. March 15, 2015 (Atlanta Hawks 91, Los Angeles Lakers 86)
En route to the first seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, Mack scored 18 points in this game on 7 of 13 shots. He added three assists as well in a game the Hawks rested several starters.
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