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Hornets off to 1st 3-0 start after win at Brooklyn
NEW YORK — LaMelo Ball had a good first three quarters in Brooklyn, then decided it was best if he watched the fourth. Ish Smith was rolling so well that the Rookie of the Year […]
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Bridges’ 30 points leads Hornets past Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — For the second straight game, the Hornets saved their best for last. And once again, the Cavaliers crumbled. Miles Bridges scored 30 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 and Charlotte took advantage of […]
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Hornets rally from 23-point deficit to win season opener
CHARLOTTE — With a career-best seven 3-pointers, reigning Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 31 points Wednesday as the Charlotte Hornets rallied from a 23-point hole for a 123-122 home win over […]
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Young Hornets look to end postseason drought
CHARLOTTE — Looking to avoid a fifth straight season outside the playoffs and win their first playoff series since 2002, the Charlotte Hornets are hungrier than ever to reach the postseason after experiencing intermittent success […]
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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball named NBA Rookie of the Year
CHARLOTTE — LaMelo Ball thought he would become NBA Rookie of the Year long before he joined the league. That belief became a reality Wednesday night as Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder […]
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Hornets have building blocks, look to take next step
The Charlotte Hornets’ season may have ended on a down note, but there’s reason for optimism. Charlotte won 10 more games than last season and flirted with a winning record for much of the year. […]
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Hornets routed by Pacers, bounced from in play-in round
INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis delivered. He found open teammates, cleaned up the glass and played solid defense. The combination helped keep Indiana’s playoff hopes alive — for at least two more nights. Sabonis had 14 […]
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Bulls complete sweep of Hornets
CHARLOTTE — For one night, the Chicago Bulls looked like a playoff-worthy team. The return of Zach LaVine to the floor certainly had something to do with the Bulls’ inspired effort, which ended a four-game […]
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Hornets lose ground with home loss to Heat
CHARLOTTE — The NBA playoffs are approaching and the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat are starting to play like it. Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler added 18 points, eight […]
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Graham’s 24 points leads Hornets’ rout of Celtics
CHARLOTTE — When Hornets coach James Borrego talks to his players about how he wants them to play, he’ll point back to Sunday’s game. This win “set the standard,” Borrego said. Devonte Graham had 24 […]