Charlotte Hornets Secure Victory Over Portland Trail Blazers
In a decisive win on Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets triumphed over the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 109-93, marking their fourth win in a row. Brandon Miller was the standout performer for the Hornets, tallying 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds, which included an impressive six shots from beyond the arc. His success from long range contributed to Charlotte’s overall performance of 16 successful three-pointers out of 42 attempts. This comes after the team set a record in their prior three games by making a total of 72 three-pointers.
Key Contributions from Hornets Players
Coby White chipped in with 20 points coming off the bench, while LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points along with eight assists. Furthermore, Moussa Diabate had a solid outing with a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds, as the Hornets improved their record to 30-31, now sitting just one game shy of the .500 mark.
Trail Blazers Struggle Without Key Players
For the Trail Blazers, Jrue Holiday led the team with 25 points, while Jerami Grant added 21. However, they faced significant challenges, missing All-Star Deni Avdija for the third consecutive game due to a back injury. Portland’s shooting struggles were evident right from the start, as they failed to convert on all ten of their three-point attempts in the first quarter, allowing Charlotte to establish an early lead of 29-17. Miller’s four three-pointers in the second quarter helped push the Hornets to a 51-43 advantage by halftime.
Fourth Quarter Challenges for the Blazers
Though the Blazers managed to trim the margin to 74-67 after three quarters, their shooting woes continued into the fourth quarter, where they missed 10 of their 12 attempts from three-point range, finishing the game with a dismal 23.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc (11 for 47).
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers will face the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, while the Hornets are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
