Defense and Free Throws Pace the Charlotte Hornets in Win Over the Detroit Pistons
The Charlotte Hornets were able to squeak out a close game against the Detroit Pistons as they were led by their defense and ability to draw fouls.
The Charlotte Hornets‘ victory over the Detroit Pistons was ugly, but they still managed to come out on top. The final score was only 87 to 77. This game was characterized by some good defense on both sides. Charlotte, however, managed to hold the Pistons under 80 points as they knocked down 21 of 29 free throws to seal the win.
The Return of the Defensive Team leader
His name is not Luke Kuechley but to the Charlotte Hornets, he is nearly as valuable. The team welcomed back the heart and soul of their defense in Marvin Williams who had missed several games due to a knee injury. He put his hard hat on and picked up right where he left off. He provided the Hornets with a much-needed 12 points and five rebounds.
The Offensive Production of the Back Court
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As usual, Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum carried the load on the offensive side of the ball. Kemba delivered 25 points and four assists while Nic did it on both sides of the ball. He served up 14 points, three assists, and an impressive 15 rebounds on the night. These two are determined to lead their team back to the playoffs this season and they are doing a good job of that.
Bench Play
The #BenchSwarmers continued their solid play. Every night someone steps up to help out the starters. One night it may be Spencer Hawes. Another night, Jeremy Lamb steps up. A few nights, especially starting the season, Frank Kaminsky contributed strongly. In this one, the hero was Marco Belinelli. Marco came off the bench to score 13 points on 5 for 10 shooting and 1 out of 4 from the three-point line.
Looking Ahead
The Hornets have a tough test ahead of them looking ahead to the weekend. Friday night they have a scrappy Orlando Magic team coming to town. Despite their modest record of 10-13, they have won three out of their last five.
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