Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Hornets outgun Hawks despite missing 3 starters

Written by 
Published in Basketball
Sunday, 05 December 2021 19:16

ATLANTA -- Miles Bridges scored 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets, without four players, leaned on their best 3-point shooting game of the season to beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-127 on Sunday night.

Bridges made each of his four shots in the fourth quarter when he scored 13 points. "I feel like that's a statement game, let people know that we're here," he said.

The Hornets were missing leading scorer LaMelo Ball, starting guard Terry Rozier, starting center Mason Plumlee and forward Jalen McDaniels in Sunday's contest. All four players are in the NBA's health and safety protocols and will be sidelined for at least 10 days.

Kelly Oubre Jr. was one of several Hornets who made up the difference as he splashed six 3s and scored 28 points for Charlotte. The Hornets made a season-high 17 3s as a team.

"It was about who wanted it more and we have some guys on our team who are just dogs and wouldn't be denied," Oubre said. "It was a blessing for us to go out and just compete and hold it down for our brothers."

Hawks coach Nate McMillan said the Hornets, even when short-handed, are "probably the best catch-and-shoot team in the league."

"We just really weren't able to get stops when we needed to," McMillan said. "We scored 127 points. That's more than enough to win the game. It comes down to defensively being able to stop them and we weren't able to do that."

The Hawks, who stormed back from an 11-point deficit early in the third quarter, led 89-87 before the Hornets regained momentum with a 12-0 run late in the quarter. Cody Martin had eight points, including two 3s, in the run.

Atlanta stormed but again but Bridges' 3 with 4:26 remaining gave Charlotte a 115-113 lead that it didn't relinquish. Oubre added another key 3 to push the lead to 122-116.

The Hornets improved to 14-11 on the season while the Hawks fell back to 12-12.

The Associated Press was used in this story.

Read 237 times

Soccer

Alves reports for weekly Barcelona court visit

Alves reports for weekly Barcelona court visit

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer Brazil footballer Dani Alves on Thursday checked in at a Bar...

Fulham stadium plans include rooftop pool

Fulham stadium plans include rooftop pool

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFulham have unveiled lavish plans for their redeveloped Riverside S...

Liverpool, Utd campaign to combat tragedy abuse

Liverpool, Utd campaign to combat tragedy abuse

EmailPrintLiverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

Basketball

MPJ defends brother amid betting investigation

MPJ defends brother amid betting investigation

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDenver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that...

Rockets, with play-in in sight, win 10th straight

Rockets, with play-in in sight, win 10th straight

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOKLAHOMA CITY -- Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, front offic...

Baseball

'He looks happy': Has Juan Soto finally found a home with the Yankees?

'He looks happy': Has Juan Soto finally found a home with the Yankees?

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWHEN JUAN SOTO began to initiate himself with the New York Yankees,...

Athletics' Andújar has surgery, could miss month

Athletics' Andújar has surgery, could miss month

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOAKLAND, Calif. -- Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar had surgery...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated