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Hornets and Jazz Set to Buzz the Delta Center in a High-Flying Encounter

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face off against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Hornets, despite their challenging season, have shown sparks of potential that could ignite at any moment. With a recent victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on February 11th, where they scored an impressive 115 points and led for nearly 30 minutes of game time, there's reason to believe that this team has some sting left.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 27: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz during their game at Spectrum Center on January 27, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The Hornets' performance against Memphis was notable for its offensive efficiency; they shot an outstanding 57 percent from the field and an even more impressive 52 percent from beyond the arc. Their bench contributed a significant 45 points to their total score, indicating depth that could be crucial in upcoming games.


However, consistency has been an issue for Charlotte this season. Just one day before their triumph over Memphis, they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Milwaukee Bucks with only 84 points scored compared to Milwaukee's commanding 120 points. This inconsistency is something that needs addressing if CHA hopes to climb up from their current record of just 11 wins against a staggering number of losses.


CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 27: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets grabs the rebound during the game against the Utah Jazz on January 27, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Utah Jazz will not make it easy for them either. The Jazz have been formidable opponents throughout this season and will look to capitalize on any weakness shown by CHA. However, it's worth noting that when these teams last met on February 8th in Charlotte’s Spectrum Center – albeit resulting in a loss – CHA managed to put up a respectable fight scoring 117 points while leading for most of the game before ultimately falling short by just six points.


Looking ahead towards Thursday night’s game scheduled at 9:00 PM EST in Salt Lake City; fans should expect CHA to focus heavily on replicating their high-scoring offense while tightening up defensively after allowing over one hundred points in each of their past three games.


CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 27: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 27, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

For those who can't make it out west but still want to catch all action live can tune into BSSE channel number 649 or follow along with KJZZ locally as both networks will broadcast what promises be another thrilling NBA showdown between two teams eager prove themselves on court come February 22nd.

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