Hornets Sting Cavs in Overtime at Rocket Arena

First Quarter

The Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers faced off in a tightly contested game at Rocket Arena. The Hornets, with a record of 8-18, managed to edge out the Cavaliers, who stood at 15-12, with a final score of 119-111. The first quarter saw the Hornets take an early lead by scoring 33 points against the Cavs' 29. Kon Knueppel was instrumental for Buzz City, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively. The Hornets added another 24 points while tightening their defense to limit the Wine and Gold to just 18 points. Mason Plumlee's perfect shooting percentage from the field helped maintain Charlotte's momentum as they headed into halftime with confidence.

Third Quarter

The third quarter witnessed an offensive surge from both sides as they traded baskets throughout. The Land managed to outscore Buzz City by one point in this period, posting a total of 32 compared to Charlotte's 31. Miles Bridges showcased his versatility by contributing across multiple facets of play with rebounds and assists that kept his team competitive.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in the fourth quarter, Cleveland mounted a comeback attempt led by their bench players who collectively scored crucial points down the stretch. Despite being outscored again (32-23), Charlotte held onto its narrow lead thanks largely due to Brandon Miller’s double-double performance which included key rebounds that thwarted several Cavalier possessions.

Overtime

With regulation time ending on equal terms after four ties and five lead changes throughout regulation playtime; it was overtime where things got decisive for Buzz City! They dominated this extra period scoring eight unanswered points sealing victory over Cleveland without conceding any further scores themselves - thus securing win number nine under coach’s guidance whose post-game reaction emphasized teamwork spirit shown during critical moments like these!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch up next when Atlanta Hawks visit Spectrum Center on December 18th at exactly seven o'clock PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via FDSSE network alongside WSOC Channel Nine coverage too! Don't miss your chance supporting Hive once more – share this article among fellow enthusiasts today!