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Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never...
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball leaves game against Lakers in second quarter with left ankle injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. He did return and the Hornets lost 112-107. Ball had just made a 3-pointer off one foot and was...
Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. LeBron James had 22...
LaMelo Ball scores 25 points to help the Hornets beat the Pelicans, 123-92
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point shooting. The Hornets had a 27-8 first-half run and led 63-45 at the break. ...
Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. Deni Avdija had 18 points and Dononvan Clingan...
LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record
LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. And Giannis Antetokounmpo is the people’s choice, again. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn't much in the way of surprises. James is now...
Bane, Kennard help the Grizzlies build early lead in 132-120 victory over the Hornets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points, and Ja Morant had with 16 points...
Ball, Bridges each score 23 to lead Hornets over Mavs 110-105 for 3rd straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points and Mark Williams overcame foul...
Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely with a torn wrist ligament
CHICAGO (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller, the team's second-leading scorer, will be sidelined indefinitely because of a torn ligament in his right wrist. Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, was held out of Charlotte's 125-123 victory over Chicago on...
Ball and Bridges lead Hornets to wild 125-123 win over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Mark Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for the Hornets, who rallied to win a second straight game for...
