While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

Charlotte Top Performers Mark Williams – 31 points, 13 rebounds 12-14 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists Miles Bridges – 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists Brandon Miller – 20 points,

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112. This win was powered by what fans and media like to call the core four. The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams,

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) face the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6) Thursday. Tip-off from Paycom Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. (TNT) Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds arou

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