
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, center, reacts after a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) handles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) goes up for a layup past Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) shoots a jumper over Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, second from front right, shoots a basket while defended by Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts to his defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)