Captain Morgan

Early on in the season, the Charlotte Hornets were one of the best offensive teams in the league. They were nailing three-pointers, running in transition, and everything was running smoothly. Only the problem was, their defense was absolutely horrific. A lack of communication and overall effort killed them. But now, funnily enough, those themes have flip-flopped. In Charlotte’s last 13 games (2-11 record), they hold the 11th-best defensive rating in the league (110.1), but the third-worst offensive rating (105.8). They’re playing some of their best defense of the season, but now magically, their offense has gone cold. In reality, though, there’s nothing magic about it. When the Hornets’ offense was at its peak, the ball was moving on a string. LaMelo Ball initiated the offense, Gordon Hayward and/or Terry Rozier were there to keep it moving, and Mason Plumlee acted as a tertiary facilitator from the post. And the crazy part about it is, their passing numbers are still elite. Over those same 13 games where the Hornets have gone 2-11, they rank first in the NBA in passes made (311.4), sixth in assists (26.8), and first in potential assists (53.8). The ball is moving, Charlotte just isn’t finishing the job. As painful (and obvious) as it is to say, they’re just missing shots. ---- ’s a sadistic truth and one that can only be fixed by water finding its level. And for those keeping score at home, the Hornets shot 7-for-20 on wide-open threes against the Milwaukee Bucks in their blowout loss. Some notable individual numbers over the last 13 games are as followed: Terry Rozier: 33.6 percent, 8.9 threes/game Kelly Oubre Jr: 25.0 percent. 8.3 threes/game PJ Washington: 31.6 percent, 5.8 threes/game Miles Bridges: 24.3 percent, 5.4 threes/game Cody Martin: 29.4 percent, 2.4 threes/game Ball is the only one finding success from range lately, shooting 39.6 percent on 7.8 attempts per night over the last 13 games. Other than that, almost everyone is shooting well below their season averages. can't post the whole article, and it's not long, it's worth a read https://www.atthehive.com/2022/3/2/22957164/charlotte-hornets-struggles-three-point-shooting-lamelo-ball-gordon-hayward-mason-plumlee?utm_campaign=atthehive&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 16m INJURY REPORT: @hornets @ CLE 3/2 Bouknight (Neck Soreness) is out Hayward (L Ankle Sprain) is out McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is doubtful Richards (R Foot Soreness) is doubtful

without looking, I think this will be our 10th loss in the last 12 games.

Bugs just don't match up with these guys...amazed we beat them earlier this season

We've tried to drive inside and have been blocked a lot, but they are able to get inside and score with ease. so...they know how to play us.

Melo with 13 in first quarter, game tied at end of first.

iirc it was Portis who tried to initiate something with Gordon earlier this season. As much as I like the Greek freak, with Portis and Grayson Allen on the team, I hate the Bucks much more than I should

Portis and Kelly get into it, Portis gets called for the foul and a tech. Terry makes the free throw

Hornets come out smoking with 4 3's. 2 by Lamelo...if he's hitting from outside we are hard to beat

right back at it...we visit the Bucks at 8

teans that play up and down to their opponent don't control their destiny. Doesn't matter the sport. I don't have an answer.

Charlotte Hornets @hornets · 18m OFFICIAL: We have recalled center Kai Jones and he will be available to play tonight vs. Detroit. Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 17m In two games during his recent assignment with the @GreensboroSwarm , Jones averaged 16.0 ppg (.591% FG), 12.5 pg, 3.0 spg and 3.0 bpg. He totaled 21 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks vs. GRG last night, his seventh double-double with GBO this season.

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 13m INJURY UDPATE: @hornets Cody Martin (low back tightness) has been upgraded from doubtful to available.

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 1h INJURY UPDATE: @hornets have added Cody Martin (low back tightness) to the injury report as doubtful and Jalen McDaniels has been downgraded to out for tonight's game against the Pistons.

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Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 3m INJURY UPDATE: @hornets vs. DET 2/27 Hayward (L Ankle) is out McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is doubtful Richards (R Foot Soreness) is questionable

I think I heard Eric say that they didn't want to put Cody back in at the end of the game, I guess because of a slight injury. I like Cody and his versatility, but we've got to get another PG on the roster. We're carrying a lot of young bigs, and Thor got minutes tonight and did ok. I guess Richards and McDaniels didn't dress because they want to be fully healthy, and we obviously didn't need them tonight, but we can't rely on just Terry and Melo while making a push for the playoffs. And the trade deadline has passed. Who could we find? It would be better to to get a vet.

125-93 final. Rozier and Oubre had 23. Montrez with 20, had a tech in the final minute when he fouled on a break away layup and appeared to say "fug that" while the Raptor was on the floor. Then he walked to the Hornets bench and shouted "No Layups!!)

Terry goes out for the game, but we don't have a 3rd string point guard since we traded Ish, and Melo comes back in with Hornets leading by 36

Miles leaves 3 assists shy of a triple double. Raptors just put reserves in with 4 minutes to go and Hornets up 37. The fat lady is humming her ass off

where was this team on Feb 7 (my birthday)? anyway, maybe Melo getting confidence back after the All Star Game...looks like the whole team is getting the confidence back. This Raptors team is 32 and 25....that could have been our record or even better. But the fat lady hasn't sung yet

41 point lead with 2 to go in the 3rd quarter. Everything going bugs way

shot clock violation for the Raptors, defense is on tonight! and Kelly hits a 3 Hornets now up 36

Mason Plumlee can not be stopped! You can only hope to contain him 2 slams and a block in three straight possessions lol 31 point lead

man the bugs are buzzin' tonight!!! 23 pt lead at the half. 70-47. And they are smiling again. Miles has a shot at his first triple double with 7 points, 5 assists and 7 rebounds in the first.