Charlotte Hornets Showcase Resilience in Face-off with Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center

The Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 8-28, faced off against the Phoenix Suns, standing at 19-19, in a game that ended with the Hornets scoring 113 points to the Suns' 120. Despite the loss, the Hornets displayed notable performances and moments throughout the match.

Hornets' Key Performances

LaMelo Ball led the team with an impressive stat line of 25 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds. His contribution was pivotal for the Hornets as he managed to steal the ball three times and block it once. Ball's efficiency rating stood out at 27 for this game. Mark Williams also made significant contributions with his double-double of 24 points and a remarkable total of 16 rebounds; his performance was not just on offense but also included a block.

Miles Bridges added another layer of offense with his efficient shooting night that resulted in 21 points on a field goal percentage of over fifty percent. Bridges also contributed five assists and five rebounds to help keep Charlotte competitive throughout the contest.

Suns Secure Victory

On the opposing side, The Phoenix Suns capitalized on their home-court advantage at Footprint Center by maintaining consistent scoring across all quarters. Their bench played a crucial role by adding an impressive total of 47 points to their scoreline. The Suns showcased their defensive capabilities by accumulating six blocks and nine steals over Charlotte's ten steals.

The game saw five lead changes and was tied five times, indicating how competitive it was despite what final scores might suggest. The Suns' ability to convert turnovers into points was notable as they scored twenty-six points off turnovers compared to ten by Charlotte.

As both teams look forward to their next games, fans are reminded that basketball is unpredictable and full of surprises.

Looking ahead, The Charlotte Hornets will be visiting Salt Lake City for their upcoming game against Utah Jazz at Delta Center scheduled for January 15th at 9:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this action live on KJZZ or FDSSE networks as both teams prepare for another exciting matchup in this regular season journey.

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