Charlotte Hornets Is On A Roll, #4 In The Eastern Division
Many worried about what the Charlotte hornets would look like tis year well, now you know we are ranked #4 in the Eastern Division right Now! That big win last night against the wizards helped a lot. It feels like forever since we have seen a 3-Pointer from Devonte Graham or a monster dunk from Sky Miles shake the rim.
The NBA world went silent in March and when the teams began playing again this summer, the Hornets and their fans were left on the sidelines only able to watch others. But last Night Terry Rozier scored 27 points, Gordon Hayward had 26 points and a season-high 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 114-104 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte has won four of five after losing Rookie of the Year favorite La Melo Ball to a fractured right wrist.
Washington (17-29) played without NBA leading scorer Bradley Beal for the second straight game due to a bruised right hip.
The Hornets added 4 young players on draft night, including maybe the guy with the highest upside in the draft with the third pick. Lamelo Ball is a highlight reel passer with athleticism and size that could make him an impact player from day 1. He will likely need to add strength and show more focus on the defensive end in order to become a true two way player, but that is a common theme among most Rookies. If he puts in the work and can find a way to become even an average outside shooter, his and the Hornets future will shine brighter than it has in some time. The team also went big in the second round, adding two young athletic centers to the mix. The center position was one of weakness last year, so Vernon Carey and Nick Richards will get an opportunity early and often to get minutes.
The Hornets are dealing with their own injury issues in the back court. LaMelo Ball is obviously still out with a broken bone in his wrist. But Malik Monk, who missed the game against the Suns on Sunday with foot soreness, is listed as probable for tonight.
The Hornets are a better team than the Wizards, so this is a great opportunity to bounce back after a tough loss and build some momentum heading into a nationally televised road game against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hornets made a splash in free agency as well, in a surprise move giving Gordon Hayward a massive 120 million dollar contract. There is no arguing the fact that if healthy he raises the talent level and floor of the team, while hopefully being a positive influence on the young players. Due to the season being shorter the NBA just released a full schedule. Hornets fans expect the team to beat up on the weaker teams in both conferences, sweeping the Knicks, Cavs, Pistons, Thunder and Kings for a total of 13 wins.
Fans also expect the team to struggle against the powerhouses of the western conference, being swept by the Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets and Mavericks. Yet in a suprise, have them not being swept by any teams in the east having them stealing at least one win from playoff locks like the Bucks, Heat, 76ers and Nets which seems to be a bit of a stretch.
I predict the Hornets will at least make it to the second round of the playoffs this year you heard it first here, Fly ty says lets go hornets!!
