Showing posts with label #BuzzCity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #BuzzCity. Show all posts

08 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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06 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Teague, Timberwolves Topple Hornets

[ PHOTO: ALBANY TIMES-UNION ]
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…
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04 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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.
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31 October, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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,…
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12 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Howard, Hawks Too Strong for Hornets, Clinch #5 Seed

[ PHOTO: ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION ]
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…
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11 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Antetokounmpo Gets Triple-Double in Bucks' Win Over Hornets

[ PHOTO: USA TODAY ]
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…
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08 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Thomas Leads Celtics Past Hornets

[ PHOTO: YAHOO! SPORTS ]
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…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Celtics Visit Hornets with No. 1 Seed in Sights

[ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ]
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)…
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05 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Dragic Paces Heat to Crucial Win Over Hornets

[PHOTO: MIAMI HERALD]
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.…
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04 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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31 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Walker, Fourth-Quarter Surge Lift Hornets Past Nuggets

[PHOTO: THE DENVER POST]
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…
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30 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Walker Nails Late 3 to Lift Hornets Past Raptors

[PHOTO: YAHOO! SPORTS]
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…
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28 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Bucks Blow Past Hornets

[PHOTO: THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER]
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…
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26 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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24 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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21 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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)…
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19 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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18 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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07 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

NBA Roundup: Warriors Top Hawks

[PHOTO: THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS]
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…
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03 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

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…
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