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Showing posts with label Charlotte Hornets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charlotte Hornets. Show all posts
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26 March, 2018
Hornets Look to Move Up with Win Over Knicks
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The Charlotte Hornets are focused on taking another positive step to keep alive their remote playoff hopes when they host the New York Knicks on Monday night in Charlotte, N.C. The Hornets (33-41) will take the court in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, but they could move up a notch with a win and a…
05 December, 2017
Walker, Hornets Stroll Past Magic
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kemba Walker scored 29 points and handed out seven assists, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 104-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night at the Spectrum Center.
02 December, 2017
Richardson Carries Heat Past Hornets
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MIAMI -- Josh Richardson scored a career-high 27 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 105-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Dion Waiters finished with 19 points and Wayne Ellington scored 14 points as the Heat overcame a 15-point first-quarter deficit. Miami took the lead for good and secured the victory with…
25 November, 2017
James' Triple-Double Helps Cavaliers Squeak Past Hornets
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CLEVELAND - Cleveland's LeBron James notched another triple-double, Charlotte's Jeremy Lamb's final 3-point attempt missed and the Cavaliers hung on to beat the Hornets 100-99 on Friday. James finished with 27 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists for his 57th regular-season triple-double and second this season.
23 November, 2017
Hornets Erase Late Deficit, Beat Wizards in OT
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dwight Howard had 26 points and 13 rebounds and Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb scored 24 each, and the Charlotte Hornets rallied for an improbable 129-124 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets rallied from a nine-point deficit in the last four minutes of regulation,…
08 November, 2017
Knicks Stay Hot, Handle Hornets
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NEW YORK -- Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and Doug McDermott added a season-high 20 as the New York Knicks won for the sixth time in seven games, beating the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Porzingis dominated for the Knicks early and McDermott took over late against the Hornets, who led…
06 November, 2017
Teague, Timberwolves Topple Hornets
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeff Teague had 18 points and 12 assists, Andrew Wiggins scored a team-high 20 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves coasted to another easy victory, 112-94 over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Jamal Crawford provided a big spark with 15 points off the bench, and Minnesota was 26 of 30 from the free-throw line to…
04 November, 2017
Reserves Help Spurs Dismiss Hornets
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SAN ANTONIO -- Bryn Forbes scored 22 points to lead four reserves in double figures as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 108-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, snapping a four-game losing streak Friday.
31 October, 2017
Walker, Lamb Carry Hornets Past Grizzlies
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kemba Walker scored 27 points and Jeremy Lamb added 17 to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 104-99, come-from-behind victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at FedExForum. Walker scored nine of his game-high point total in the final 6:16 as the Hornets took advantage of a cold-shooting Memphis squad. The Grizzlies,…
30 October, 2017
NBA Roundup: Oladipo Lifts Pacers Over Spurs
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Victor Oladipo scored 23 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer, to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 97-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points lead San Antonio, which has lost two in a row. Oladipo sank a 3-pointer with 10.3 seconds to go to give Indiana a 95-94…
12 April, 2017
Howard, Hawks Too Strong for Hornets, Clinch #5 Seed
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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks, behind center Dwight Howard's 53rd double-double, secured fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 103-76 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Howard scored 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Hawks extended their winning streak to four games. It was the first time in four…
11 April, 2017
Antetokounmpo Gets Triple-Double in Bucks' Win Over Hornets
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MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season and Jason Terry scored 15 points off the bench as the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a winning season with an 89-79 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at the Bradley Center. Antetokounmpo had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes while…
08 April, 2017
Thomas Leads Celtics Past Hornets
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Isaiah Thomas scored 32 points, and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game season sweep of the Charlotte Hornets with a 121-114 victory Saturday night at the Spectrum Center. The Celtics rolled to a 17-point halftime lead and led by 19 in the third quarter, but blew the entire lead and had to rally…
Celtics Visit Hornets with No. 1 Seed in Sights
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On Thursday, the Boston Celtics' quest for the top seed in the Eastern Conference was hindered by the Atlanta Hawks. A night later, the Celtics received assistance from the Hawks. The Celtics get a chance to aid their jockeying for the best record in the East on Saturday when they visit the Charlotte Hornets. Boston (50-29)…
05 April, 2017
Dragic Paces Heat to Crucial Win Over Hornets
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Goran Dragic had 33 points on 13-of-21 shooting as the Miami Heat topped the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 on Wednesday and remained in the hunt for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. James Johnson added 26 points, hitting 6 of 7 3-point attempts for Miami, while Hassan Whiteside had 13 points and 20 rebounds.…
04 April, 2017
Wall Helps Wizards Snap Losing Streak
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WASHINGTON -- John Wall had 23 points, 13 assists and six steals as the Washington Wizards snapped a three-game losing streak with a 118-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night. Bradley Beal scored 19 points for the Wizards (47-31), who rallied in the second half after listless start. Washington avoided its first four-game losing streak…
31 March, 2017
Walker, Fourth-Quarter Surge Lift Hornets Past Nuggets
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kemba Walker scored 31 points as the Charlotte Hornets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-114 on Friday night at the Spectrum Center. Walker scored nine straight points in a 15-0 run as the Hornets fought back from a 12-point deficit. Walker hit a 3-pointer at the end of…
30 March, 2017
Walker Nails Late 3 to Lift Hornets Past Raptors
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TORONTO -- Kemba Walker scored the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Charlotte Hornets came back to defeat the Toronto Raptors 110-106 on Wednesday night. Walker finished with 19 points and Marco Belinelli scored 21 as the Hornets (34-41) ended a six-game winning streak by the Raptors (45-30) and evened the season series between…
28 March, 2017
Bucks Blow Past Hornets
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tony Snell scored 26 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20 points and eight rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a blistering offensive performance for a 118-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at the Spectrum Center. The Bucks shot 72.5 percent from the field in pulling out to a 72-50…
26 March, 2017
Walker Scores 31 as Hornets Rout Suns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kemba Walker had 31 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rolled to a 120-106 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets pounced on the Suns quickly, racing to leads of 17-1, 22-3 and 30-7 before eventually leading 38-18 after one quarter. The Hornets went…
24 March, 2017
James Leads Cavaliers Past Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- LeBron James narrowly missed a triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a season sweep of the Charlotte Hornets with a 112-105 victory over the Hornets Friday night at the Spectrum Center. Kyrie Irving added 26 points and Kevin Love finished with 15 points and 12…
21 March, 2017
Hornets Handle Hawks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nicolas Batum and Kemba Walker led a balanced attack with 16 points apiece, and the Charlotte Hornets continued their mastery of the Atlanta Hawks with a 105-90 victory on Monday night at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets have beaten the Hawks all three times the teams have met this season. The Hornets (31-39)…
19 March, 2017
Hornets Sign G Weber
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard Briante Weber to a multi-year contract on Sunday. Weber, 24, signed consecutive 10-day contracts with the Hornets on Feb. 27 and March 9. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound Weber has seen action in five games with Charlotte, averaging 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 9.4 minutes per contest. In his NBA…
18 March, 2017
Hornets Beat Wizards to End Three-Game Skid
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cody Zeller scored 19 points, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-93 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night at the Spectrum Center. Zeller continually got open for easy layups as the Wizards failed to defend the pick-and-roll most of the game. He was 8 of 10…
07 March, 2017
NBA Roundup: Warriors Top Hawks
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The New York Knicks found a lift with Carmelo Anthony sitting out due to a sore left knee. Reserve Kyle O'Quinn scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds, all in the fourth quarter, as the Knicks fought their way back for a 113-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. New York went…
03 March, 2017
NBA Roundup: Warriors Lose Second Straight Game
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CHICAGO -- The Golden State Warriors suffered a second straight regular-season loss for the first time in nearly two years, falling to the Chicago Bulls 94-87 Thursday night. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, and Bobby Portis scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who won for the fifth time in six games. The…
01 March, 2017
Lakers Suffer Stinger Shock
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LOS ANGELES—Julius Randle's eyes widened as he saw the path to the rim in front of him. He'd stolen the ball, then he sped ahead on a fast break and dunked it to give the Lakers an early one-point lead. It was exactly what his coach wanted from him. In fact, all game long, Lakers Coach…
27 February, 2017
Blake Griffin Scores 43 as Clippers Hold Off Hornets, 124-121, in OT
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LOS ANGELES — Game 2 of Chris Paul's return from an injured left thumb was infinitely more rewarding than his first game back, because of his tough defense against Kemba Walker in overtime and also because of the all-around brilliance of Blake Griffin. Paul's smothering defense on Walker in the final tense seconds of OT, with…
22 January, 2017
Hornets Pull Out Victory Over Nets
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nicolas Batum converted a four-point play and hit another 3-pointer in a span of 31 seconds down the stretch, and the Charlotte Hornets pulled out a 112-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night at the Spectrum Center. Batum hit a 3-pointer, was fouled and converted the free throw to give the…
