Hornets ROBBED by Refs? | Kon Knueppel ERUPTS for 33 Points | Defense COLLAPSES vs Bulls
Kon Knueppel explodes for a career-high in a controversial loss to the Bulls that came down to a disputed final no-call. We analyze the officiating blunder and discuss why Brandon Miller’s shooting slump and the team’s interior defense are becoming major concerns.
Kon Knueppel looked every bit the star the Hornets hoped for, dropping a career-high 33 points and showcasing an offensive arsenal that kept Charlotte in the game until the final buzzer. But the headline isn’t just the rookie’s breakout performance—it is the controversial no-call on his potential game-tying three-pointer. We examine the officiating decision regarding Zach Collins’ landing zone and why Charles Lee had every right to be frustrated.
Despite the heroics from Knueppel and a 32-point outing from Miles Bridges, the Hornets’ defense simply didn’t show up. Giving up 80 points in the paint to the Bulls is a recipe for disaster, regardless of how many point guards are on the injury report. Speaking of injuries, with LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann all sidelined, the offense looked clunky at critical moments. We also look at Brandon Miller’s tough night from the field and whether this funk is just a slump or something more concerning. Plus, the “Sicko Brigade” weighs in with their lamentations, and we take a quick peek at the latest draft lottery odds. It’s a packed episode reacting to a heartbreaker in Chicago.
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18 Comments
I was too hyped to see walker out there for halftime!
Not stolen. They got Giddeyed tonight. No answer for him. When will we start wondering if there needs to be a head coaching change? You get 33, 32, and 18 pts respectively from Knueppel, Bridges and Miller, you should win.
A little weird that the refs didn’t wanna call any fouls for the bulls in the 3rd
That 3rd quarter was wild, 0 fouls called on the bulls and the bulls were in the bonus bc of all the calls they got. It didn't matter if the hornets drove the ball and got fouled, refs called nothing for them. I swear the Hornets have the worst whistle in the NBA. The only team that's maybe close is Washington
He hit the hand and was in his landing zone. I guess the refs wanted him to act like SGA, screaming and flailing his arms in the air while falling to the ground in a dramatic fashion. Ohh and don't forget to make a silly face. I've seen SGA get a call and the only contact was him kicking the defender in the groin
Anyone know where the "in a minute cuz we live" comes from?
I can't wait to see the 2 minute report 😑
B Mill is the Franchise Player then Kon, Kalbrenner, Sion is the core to me. Trade LaMelo, Bridges, etc for a Superstar, Veterans.
B Mill is the Franchise Player then Kon, Kalbrenner, Sion is the core to me. Trade LaMelo, Bridges, etc for a Superstar, Veterans.
They were off for a WEEK, and still looked slow and lazy on defense. I love my Hornets but the last five mins was Giddy or White driving to the basket with ZERO interference. 0 fouls called in the third didn’t help either
Appreciate you guys
Honestly in my opinion these are the perfect games this seasons. Kon going off, miller being on the floor. I’m completely fine with them losing games this season. Get another top pick to pair with Kon and miller in a LOADED draft. Than we build around our 3 young stars. We also got a part time basketball player in Lamelo ig:/
you shouldnt have to fall down. this isnt the nba i grew up with. its like soccer now. soft af.
I think the problem with "they need to see it" is that they saw it in a review and still overturned the call. Shouldn't come to flopping to get a damn call.
LAMELO GETS DESTROYED EVERY GAME…. NO CALLS…. WHERE IS HIS EMPATHY!
Let the witch hunts begin! …..first Melo… Then Miles… And finally Chales Lee…. It worked in Dallas …. Let's all come together y'all and bitch and complain…. Where's your Christmas spirit!
I watch nearly every game. My wife said that she would have expected the Hornets to have won a game by accident by now…I had nothing to say.
Im losing it, I need us to win some games.
You were never a fan of the exaggeration…but youre advocating for it? Have some dignity. The NBA needs to change, not Kons inability to flop. Lebron, Harden, cp3 etc will be gone soon, hopefully Kon can bring some cajones back to the league.