Frank Kaminsky Needs to Polish His Four-Man Skills
Frank Kaminsky’s season wasn’t among the best rookie performances of the year. He posted averages of 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per game, while only converting on 41 percent of his field goal attempts. There are certain aspects of the game that need…
Tyler Hansbrough Was the Charlotte Hornets’ Quintessential Emergency Big
As an energetic big who knows how to defend, works hard, and receives only the veteran’s minimum, Tyler Hansbrough was a definite luxury for the Hornets to have on their 2015-16 roster.
How Everything Fell Apart for the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7
The Charlotte Hornets played Game 7 exhausted and overwhelmed after putting their best foot forward in Game 6. They simply didn’t have the health or energy to go another 48 minutes.
Another 42 Minutes of Courtney Lee Push Hornets-Heat Series to 2-2
Charlotte’s season could have been over after Game 3 or Game 4. The 2-2 tie wouldn’t have happened without Courtney Lee playing a very good 84 minutes in the last two games combined.
What Inspired Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford’s Rant After Game 2?
The Charlotte Hornets succeeded at adjusting their defensive coverage in order to force more desirable looks from the Miami Heat. Problem is that the Heat stayed white hot for the second game in a row.
Charlotte Hornets Need Frank Kaminsky to Step Up or Step Out of the Way
Charlotte Hornets rookie Frank Kaminsky so far has played 37 minutes in the series against the Heat. During that time period he has only registered one field goal attempt. Does Kaminsky even have a place in this match-up against the Heat?
How the Heat Broke Down Charlotte’s Defense in Game 1
The Charlotte Hornets started their first round series against the Miami Heat continuing to use a reasonable amount of aggressive coverage of the pick-n-roll. Only the Heat were ready for that and blew the Hornets defense out of the water.
2016 NBA Playoffs Preview: Steve Clifford
Head coach Steve Clifford has done a great job at bringing the Charlotte Hornets back to the top10 in defensive efficiency for the third time. Now, he has an important job ahead of him in Charlotte’s most promising playoffs run since the early 2000s.
2016 NBA Playoffs Preview: Cody Zeller
At the average speed of 4.43 miles per hour Cody Zeller has been the fastest center in the league this season. Running like hell at the height of 7 feet is Zeller’s main strength and he has to stick to it come postseason time.
Hornets Allow the Wizards to Flourish in Transition
The Charlotte Hornets failed to stop the fast-breaking Washington Wizards and thus lost an important game with regards to playoff seeding.
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