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.
Andre Miller Tribute: NBA’s Only 22-Assist, 9-Steal Game
A tribute to what could have been Andre Miller’s last regular season game with highlights of his 22-assist and 9-steal performance back in 2001. The only such game in NBA history.
My Kobe Defining Theory: The One Question and Answer
With Kobe Bryant’s career officially over after a Disney-like 60 points in a comeback win, I would like to contextualize his career and him as a basketball player in the manner of one question and one answer. Welcome to my Kobe defining theory!
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.
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.
An Unnecessary Breakdown of Van Exel’s Fudged 23 Assists (UPDATED)
A Vancouver Grizzlies scorekeeper once told how juiced the NBA stats were in the 90s. That story included him fudging a 23-assist game by Nick Van Exel. Why not take a look at how many assists did Van Exel indeed have?
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