Charlotte Hornets Sting Trail Blazers at Moda Center
The Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious against the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 93-80. The Hornets now hold a 15-42 record, while the Trail Blazers stand at 15-41.
The Hornets displayed a consistent performance throughout the game, maintaining their lead in each quarter with scores of 24, 23, 23, and 23 respectively. Their defense was particularly effective, as they managed to block six shots and steal the ball twelve times from their opponents. The team's offensive efforts were equally impressive; they racked up a total of twenty-four assists and scored nineteen points from fast breaks alone.
Charlotte's bench contributed significantly to the victory by adding twenty points to the scoreboard. The team also dominated in points in paint with fifty recorded for the game. They shot an efficient fifty-nine percent from two-point range and forty-nine percent overall from the field.
One of the most notable moments for Charlotte was when they achieved their biggest lead of twenty-one points over Portland. This dominance was reflected in their time leading during play which amounted to over forty-four minutes.
The Trail Blazers struggled against Charlotte's robust defense but still managed some noteworthy plays including scoring eighteen fast break points and securing eleven steals themselves. Despite these efforts, Portland only led for about one minute throughout the contest.
Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Charlotte Hornets as they face off against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 27th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. This away game will be broadcasted on BSWI and BSSE networks for supporters looking to follow along live.