The Charlotte Hornets faced a midseason test this week, and they passed with flying colors. It was the end of a tough West Coast road swing, and the Hornets were a disappointing 1-4 with losses […]
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Coach James Borrego says the Charlotte Hornets can beat any team in the NBA if they bring defensive intensity. The challenge is getting that effort every game. “That’s the message right now,” Borrego […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings usually try to run past opponents or win games from behind the 3-point line. They are also learning they can triumph by playing solid defense and limiting their […]
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s impressive numbers took a backseat to his coast-to-coast dunk. Cheered by the sellout crowd for his jam, he was also teased by his teammates. To him, the slam was a […]
CHARLOTTE — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks finally found friendly rims on the road. Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. fueled an early long-range shooting blitz and the Mavericks beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-84 on […]
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Even after losing two starters to injury, Charlotte coach James Borrego had reason to be encouraged. The Hornets’ 125-100 victory Monday night, their franchise-record 13th straight win over the Magic, included the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Ariza scored 24 points and was one of seven Washington players in double figures as the Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 130-126 on Saturday amid news five-time All-Star guard John Wall […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Kemba Walker had the Nets down and almost out, and they turned to a gimmick defense to force the ball out of his hands. Somebody else on the Charlotte Hornets was […]
Nine minutes were enough to provide a microcosm of the Charlotte Hornets’ season. Ninety seconds into the second half of a November game, Kemba Walker rolls toward the basket, runs baseline and takes a bounce […]
BOSTON (AP) — A little internal venting seemed to get the Boston Celtics back on track. Kyrie Irving scored 25 points and fellow Duke one-and-done star Jayson Tatum had 17 and the Celtics ended a […]
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