GAME RECAP: Hornets WIN vs. Hawks | Miller 31 points, LaMelo 7 3PM! | Kon Ultimate X-Factor
The Charlotte Hornets continue to defy expectations, heading into the All-Star break with a gutsy 110-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite being shorthanded following the league’s announcement of significant suspensions, the Hornets showcased the resilience that has defined their recent stretch. By winning the season series three-to-one, Charlotte has secured a vital tiebreaker over a direct Play-In rival, moving into the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference. We look at the stellar play of Kon Knueppel, who set an aggressive tone early with four three-pointers in the first quarter and finished the night proving why he is the ultimate X-factor for this rotation.
Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball also carried a heavy load, combining for thirty-one points in the second half to fend off an Atlanta comeback. Brandon Miller’s backpedaling transition stop late in the fourth quarter was a highlight of defensive maturity, and his fifty-three consecutive free throws now tie Kemba Walker for a franchise record. Beyond the on-court action, we examine the fallout of the “Brawl at the Box.” With Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate receiving four-game suspensions, and the Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren also facing discipline, the Hornets had to rely on bench depth from players like PJ Hall and Ryan Kalkbrenner. This win demonstrates that even with heavy legs and a depleted frontcourt, the culture established by Charles Lee has turned the Hornets into a team that simply refuses to lay down.
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20 Comments
Great win, but still bothered by them losing the big lead. Felt like they took their foot off the gas.
Buzz City is back in the W column.
Why do y'all keep saying Jalen initiated it?
I just knew Doug was going to criticize Miles for standing up for his teammate lol
Anyone who needs gambling to make sports feel better or makes you more engaged in it doesn't like the sport, they just have a gambling addiction and should get help.
Hornets are Eastern Conference Finals bound
If anyone wants to sell that Harry Potter scarf from last night, I'll buy it!
during the fight a man turned around and said UNREST AT THE NEST omggggg lmao
Bro. Kon is actually a good defender. Didn't see that coming
Bucks fan here. I want to thank Charlotte for trading away Ousman Dieng to the Bulls, because they where dumb enough to trade Dieng to us for a 28 year old center.
Dieng in only his 2nd game had 17 pts, and hit 5x 3 pointers.
I keep forgetting that those dead second unit minutes will soon be resolved with Coby White playing
Doug, can't believe you failed to mention the new entry into "Who Wore it Best?" Wearing number 26 for the Charlotte Hornets…..
Great podcast Doug 🙌🏻, this was an important win going into the All Star break 🏀, 26-29 record is unreal and we’re playing some top quality basketball 😀. Kon is having an all time shooting rookie season, his all round game has also been impressive this season 👍🏻
Forget about the 7th/8th seed, we’re just passing through the play-in. Let’s focus on the 6th seed
Thanks for the thorough reporting about their apologies -I believe it comes from a good place but PLEASE miss us on the judgments and if they meet your standards
Miles is the enforcer, I'm fine with it tbh
It’s a beautiful thing watching this team gel after so many false starts due to injuries in the past couple years.
Serendipity = new owners + CHEF Jeff & C.Lee building the team and coaching them up FRFR. Legit defense!! Hornets DNA !! Favorable remaining game schedule!! Nice to be fighting for wins and not losses (tanking)
The right group at the right time!!
Charlotte standup! Go Hornets!
Where’s the dub hat my good sir?
Any scoop on Tisdale? Seems like another solid-body big to share some of the tough duty inside. Hope he sticks. Anyway, loved the energy PJ brought, channeling Moose.
Let’s Go!!!