Extra Small 76ers Lineups Survive Against Frank Kaminsky
In what otherwise could have been a low intrigue column of notes and observations, I took a look at Philadelphia’s success at playing four guards against the Charlotte Hornets and specifically Frank Kaminsky.
Hornets 105, Nets 100: Notes and Observations
Al Jefferson willingly spread the ball around from the post as the Brooklyn Nets tried to stop Charlotte’s second unit go-to scorer with double-teams.
With “Short” Figured Out, What Do the Hornets Run?
Coach Steve Clifford’s pet out-of-bounds play “Short” has noticeably been acknowledged by the rest of the league. Let’s take a look at “Two-Four-Five” and “Triangle Four”, the plays the Hornets have now gone to most frequently in inbounding situations.
Hornets 108, Pacers 101: Notes and Observations
The Charlotte Hornets swept the season series against the Indiana Pacers despite Frank Vogel trying to match up by pulling Myles Turner from the starting line-up.
Hornets 76, Hawks 87: Notes and Observations
The sleepy Charlotte Hornets were no match for the Atlanta Hawks’ alert and mobile defense which awarded the division foes a valuable tiebreaker.
Looking Back at MKG’s Promising, Yet Suddenly Halted Return
MKG was very productive during his seven-game return which makes his shoulder injury quite the hard pill to swallow. The forward was on par with usual self and, moreover, showed flashes of an added three-point shot.
Hornets 95, Heat 98: Notes and Observations
Marvin Williams masterfully slipped screens on offense en route to his 27 points, however, slippage on certain plays on defense contributed to a close loss for the Charlotte Hornets.
Searching for MKG’s Partner on the Wing
With Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s return to the court looming, it’s time to look at our wings and evaluate their fit alongside the unique piece that MKG is.
Hornets 97, Knicks 84: Notes and Observations
In the Knicks game Steve Clifford took a timeout just to scold P.J. Hairston. A few observations on what Hairston did wrong on a certain set play to earn the criticism and how it motivated him to record a new career-high in points.
Hornets 83, Clippers 97: Notes and Observations
The injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets prove to be no match for the humming offense of the Los Angeles Clippers starters.
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