CHARLOTTE, NC– The Charlotte Hornets have put out a statement from owner, Michael Jordan. “First, I want to express my condolences to the Scott family for their loss. I also wish for a full recovery to those who have been injured.” “In light of the tragic events of the past three days, it is more important than ever that we…
MIAMI (AP) — Courtney Lee was steaming after missing a layup that would have given Charlotte the lead heading into the final minute. His anger didn’t last long. Miami’s will last for a while. Lee’s 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left — just his second make in nine tries from the floor — put the Hornets ahead to stay, and Charlotte…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford has seen that look in Kemba Walker’s eye. It tells the Charlotte coach to just give the point guard the ball and let him go. Walker responded, like he’s done so many times before. Walker had 11 straight Charlotte points during a crucial stretch midway through the fourth quarter and finished with a playoff…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Jefferson was the focal point of the Charlotte Hornets’ offense when they faced the Miami Heat in the playoffs two years ago. That role has since changed. Jefferson now comes off the bench and plays fewer minutes, but that doesn’t mean the Hornets won’t be relying on “Big Al” in the postseason. “He’s still a…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvin Williams and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 19 points and 12 rebounds apiece, and the Charlotte Hornets sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their franchise record-tying 10th consecutive defeat, 101-82 Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points in 23 minutes, but the Lakers matched the 1994 team for the longest skid in the 16-time NBA champion franchise’s…
