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Starting 5, Jan. 11: Spurs & Clips stifle C's & Pistons, Cavs hold off Wolves, Avdija mania hits Portland Wemby and Kawhi shine in wins, Hornets rack up 150 pts and the Blazers are on a rampage led by their rising star.

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Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 12

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Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 12

Hornets show true potential to shut down Kendrick Perkins's mind-boggling claim Kendrick Perkins's recent allegation about the relationship between LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee doesn't seem accurate.

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Deadspin | NBA roundup: Hornets lead by as many as 57 points, crush Jazz Deadspin | NBA roundup: Hornets lead by as many as 57 points, crush Jazz

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Brandon Miller on the importance of blowout win against the Jazz 'We needed this win' | Sporting News The Hornets got their largest road win franchise history against the Jazz, which could be important in the long run.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel headlines latest rookie power rankings | Sporting News The Charlotte sharpshooter continues a stellar rookie campaign.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte faces Los Angeles, aims for 4th straight road win

Charlotte comes into a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of three consecutive road games

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Brandon Miller - Scores 18 points in win Miller ended Saturday's 150-95 victory over Utah with 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes.

Impact While Miller didn't deliver his most efficient performance in the blowout win, he bounced back after scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting in Thursday's loss to Indiana, when he was ejected after logging 19 minutes. Miller finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer, recording 18 or more points for the sixth time in his last seven outings. Additionally, he tallied a game-high-tying three steals, matching his season high.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets throttle Jazz, win by largest margin in NBA this season After back-to-back disappointing losses, reinforcements were on the way for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, as Grant Williams and Ryan Ka...

JANUARY 11 • SI.COM

Ryan Kalkbrenner - Nears double-double off bench Kalkbrenner (elbow) accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes during Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.

Impact Kalkbrenner returned from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, chipping in double-digit points for just the third time across nine appearances (seven starts) since Dec. 1. The rookie big man led the second unit in rebounds as well, grabbing at least nine boards for the first time since Dec. 3. Kalkbrenner had started 25 of his 26 regular-season appearances entering Saturday's contest, so it will be worth monitoring his playing time and role going forward.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Paces Charlotte in blowout win Mann had 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.

Impact Mann hadn't seen the hardwood in five of Charlotte's last six outings due to a coach's decision, though he received extended burn in this blowout win. The 24-year-old guard led Charlotte with 20 points in just 12 minutes, matching his season-best mark in points. He also knocked down a season-high four triples. Still, with the team near full strength, Mann isn't guaranteed to play meaningful minutes moving forward.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets build a 47-point lead in the 1st half and rout the Jazz 150-95

Brandon Miller scored 18 points, LaMelo Ball had 17 and the Charlotte Hornets built a 47-point lead in the first half of a 150-95 rout against the Utah Jazz

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Charles Lee gets honest about LaMelo Ball making a rare start on the bench | Sporting News The Hornets surprised the NBA world when LaMelo Ball started on the bench against the Pacers, a decision that puzzled people.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ryan Kalkbrenner - Won't start in return Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't start Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Kalkbrenner is available to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, though he'll come off the bench for just the second time this season. Moussa Diabate will remain in the starting five. In his lone appearance off the bench during a loss to New York on Dec. 3, Kalkbrenner posted eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Not starting Saturday Sexton won't start against the Jazz on Saturday.

Impact With LaMelo Ball returning to the starting five, Sexton will slide to the second unit Saturday. Over four appearances off the bench this month, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 2.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball - Returning to first unit Ball is starting against the Jazz on Saturday.

Impact As expected, Ball is back in his regular role as the Hornets' starting point guard after coming off the bench the last time out purely due to maintenance reasons. Ball is averaging 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game over his last five appearances.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Out once again Saturday Connaughton (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Connaughton was listed as questionable for this game due to an illness earlier Saturday, and the former Notre Dame standout will be sidelined, as the medical staff doesn't want to risk him. Connaughton will aim to return to action against the Clippers on Monday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte Hornets upgrade three players to available for Utah game The Hornets have made several late tweaks to their injury report ahead of Saturday night's matchup against the Utah Jazz, and the updates sk...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Tidjane Salaün - Good to go Saturday Salaun is available to play in Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Salaun was considered probable for Saturday's game due to a sprained left ankle. Since the start of December, Salaun has averaged 19.0 minutes per game. With Grant Williams (knee) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) now healthy, though, Salaun could see his minutes drop going forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams - Cleared to make 2025-26 debut Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Williams has fully recovered from a torn meniscus and ACL in his right knee that he suffered in November of 2024. The veteran forward has been given the green light to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut Saturday, though he'll likely operate under a heavy minutes restriction as he works his way back to NBA-level conditioning. Tidjane Salaun, Sion James and Josh Green will likely see their playing time impacted by Williams' return.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Kalkbrenner - Cleared to return Kalkbrenner (elbow) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Kalkbrenner is officially ready to make his return from a nine-game absence due to a sprained left elbow. The rookie center is averaging 8.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 25.6 minutes per game this season. He has started in all but one of his appearances. Kalkbrenner's return will mean fewer minutes for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Under the weather Connaughton (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Connaughton is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of playing Saturday. However, his absence wouldn't make much of an impact given that he's been out of the Hornets' rotation as of late.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

"Time is up" - Kendrick Perkins urges LaMelo Ball to demand a trade as Hornets' hierarchy shifts Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson debate LaMelo Ball's future after a surprising benching, as Perkins claims the Hornets now belong to...

JANUARY 10 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Hornets aim to regain their spark in Salt Lake City after two demoralizing losses It's amazing the difference that just a couple of games can make. Before Wednesday night, Hornets fans were riding high on a resounding two-...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Hornets' Grant Williams listed as probable, in line to play first game in over a year For the first time in over a calendar year, Grant Williams may be finally on the cusp of returning to NBA action. On Friday evening, the Cha...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

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