Prince scores 22 points in D-League assignment game

Taurean Prince of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Tyler Johnson of the Miami Heat at Philips Arena on December 7, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Taurean Prince of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Tyler Johnson of the Miami Heat at Philips Arena on December 7, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Taurean Prince had another strong game on his current NBA Development League assignment with 22 points for the Long Island Nets on Wednesday afternoon.

The Hawks’ rookie first-round pick also had eight rebounds, four steals, three blocks and an assist in 30 points of the Nets’ 114-107 victory over the Erie Bay Hawks in a game played at the Barclays Center.

Mike Scott is also on assignment with the Nets. However, the forward did not play due to lower left leg muscle soreness.

Prince was 8-of-16 from the field, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and had a plus-25 rating.

Prince and Scott are expected to stay with the Nets for at least one more game. They host the Maine Red Claws on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Prince has appeared three games and is averaging 22.3 points and10 rebounds. He is shooting .540 from the field.