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Can the Hornets Sting the Jazz at Delta Center?

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face off against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, fans are eager to see if their team can build on their recent performance. Despite a challenging season, with just 11 wins against 41 losses, the Hornets showed signs of resurgence in their last game at Spectrum Center.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 27: P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz in the second quarter 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 managed to secure a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 115-106. This win was characterized by an impressive offensive display, shooting 57 percent from the field and an exceptional 52 percent from beyond the arc. The team also dominated rebounds with a total of 52 and contributed significantly from their bench, adding 45 points to their tally.


However, consistency has been an issue for Charlotte this season. In their previous away game against Milwaukee Bucks, they suffered a heavy defeat (120-84), highlighting defensive vulnerabilities as they allowed Bucks to shoot effectively across all quarters.


CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 27: John Collins #20 of the Utah Jazz dunks 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 Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The upcoming match presents another tough challenge as they play guest in Salt Lake City's high-altitude environment which could impact player endurance and shooting accuracy. The Hornets will need to leverage their fast break opportunities and maintain strong defense against Utah Jazz's home-court advantage.


Fans can expect Charlotte's strategy to revolve around replicating their high-efficiency scoring while tightening up defensively to minimize points conceded during transitions and paint attacks.


CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 27: Colin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz dribbles 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 Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game is scheduled for February 23rd at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Fans looking forward to catching every dribble can tune into BSSE channel 649 for live coverage starting at local Eastern time zone hours.

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