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LaMelo Ball, Hornets continue strong stretch, roll past Grizzlies

LaMelo Ball's 29 points led to another big offensive output for the Charlotte Hornets in their 124-101 victory against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

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Brandon Miller Calls Out What People Get Wrong About LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball is playing some of the best basketball of his young NBA career, although the stat sheet may say otherwise. He may not be scoring the ball as much as he has in years past, but he also doesn't need to anymore with a healthy Brandon Miller and the additions of Kon Knueppel and Coby White to the roster.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 22

Hornets Are Closing the Gap in the East — Can They Avoid the Play-In Tournament?

Following last night's win, the Charlotte Hornets are now a season-high three games above .500 and gaining ground on a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / At The Hive / March 22

Recap/Analysis: Hornets cruise to easy win over Grizzlies

LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller combined for 51 points as the Charlotte Hornets handled the tanking Memphis Grizzlies, 124-101. The Hornets hit the Grizzlies with a flurry of threes to start the game, and it looked like they were going to outclass the Grizzlies from the start.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

Three Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Victory Over the Memphis Grizzlies

After winning six straight games, the Charlotte Hornets lost three of five, dropping them back to .500 follwing a 16-3 stretch that saw them go from 16-28 to 32-31.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

Starting Lineups Submitted for Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies

At the top of the hour, the Charlotte Hornets (36-34) will look to push their winning streak to three as they square off against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-45).

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Here in just a few hours, the Charlotte Hornets will be gunning for their third straight victory as they play host to the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies, who enter this contest with a 24-45 record.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21

LaMelo Ball reveals secret behind Hornets’ success

LaMelo Ball says chemistry has been at the center of the Charlotte Hornets’ recent surge, as the team continues one of the most notable in-season turnarounds in the league.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

One of Coby White's Teammates Couldn’t Resist Teasing Him About UNC’s Tournament Loss

March Madness is always full of drama, and when a blue blood loses in the first round, it causes a big stir on social media. Unfortunately for new Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White, he couldn't run from the fact that his alma mater, North Carolina, lost its first-round matchup against No.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

Hornets Aim for 3-0 Start to Seven-Game Homestand, Facing Struggling Grizzlies

After what felt like weeks, where the Charlotte Hornets' play-in foes didn't seem to lose any games; the tide has seemingly turned. The Magic and Heat are in the midst of a three-game skid, while Atlanta and Toronto have both lost their last game.

Steph Curry News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 21

Steph Curry Sparks Buzz Asking About a No. 30 Exception in Charlotte

Just a handful of years ago, if anyone threw out the idea of Stephen Curry finishing his career with the Charlotte Hornets, it was always viewed as a pipe dream.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 20

Despite Recent Blip, Hornets Remain One of NBA's Best/Most Efficient Teams

It may have been two literal months of basketball, but there was always a fear among Charlotte Hornets fans that the January and February hot streak was fool's gold.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 20

Charles Lee Explains What He Saw in the Hornets' Shellacking of Orlando

Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets were able to deliver a blowout victory over the Orlando Magic, properly celebrating the legendary Dell Curry, who had his No.

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Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 20

Projecting a Potential Coby White Extension with Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White with the full knowledge that he'd be a free agent at the end of this season. A ton of reports at the time indicated that the Hornets not only wanted to but were intending to extend White after the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 20

Hornets’ Dell Curry delivers emotional speech during jersey retirement

The Charlotte Hornets honored Dell Curry in a powerful jersey retirement night, and the legend made sure the moment belonged to the fans as much as himself.

Charlotte Hornets News / 5 GOATs / March 20

Kon Knueppel trolls Coby White over North Carolina NCAA Tournament loss to VCU

No matter how close or far removed from them, college basketball rivalries mean something. Nobody knows that better than the state of North Carolina, where Duke and UNC do not particularly like each other.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

High-powered Hornets drop another 130 points in win over Magic

Coby White had 27 points off the bench, Brandon Miller poured in 25 points and LaMelo Ball had 20 points as the Charlotte Hornets rolled on offense again in a 130-111 victory against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 19

Charlotte Hornets Secure Dominant Victory Over Orlando Magic

Thursday night was a collision of the past, present, and future of professional basketball in North Carolina. On an evening when the Charlotte Hornets secured a decisive 130-111 blowout victory over the Orlando Magic, the real story wasn’t just about the final score.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 19

Three Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Victory Over the Orlando Magic

After getting back into the win column on Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets were in action against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. While a matchup with

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 19

Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will look to close the gap on the Orlando Magic and move to 2-0 on this seven-game homestand. Moments ago, both head coach submitted their starting lineups for tonight's contest.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 19

Charlotte Hornets Still Have NBA's Best Lineup, But There's Bad News

Once the Charlotte Hornets figured out their five-man starting lineup, they really took off. After January 1, the unit of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté became the most effective unit in the league by net rating.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 19

Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 19

With the season winding down, bettors could get a big win in cash prizes in tonight’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets. The Magic have been sluggish with losing two-games in a row but have won their last three of five games.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / March 19

Does LaMelo Ball Have Kids? Everything You Need to Know About the NBA Star’s Family

LaMelo Ball has always been one of the most eccentric figures in the NBA. However, despite being one of the league’s most recognizable and forward-facing stars in his younger years, the Charlotte Hornets guard has kept much of his off-court life relatively private.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 18

Thriving Hornets look to knock off Magic

The growing momentum is something the Charlotte Hornets are thriving on and they understand this is a make-or-break stretch to the season. The hot Hornets will be in action Thursday night when the Orlando Magic visit Charlotte.

Tyler Herro News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Hornets announcer Eric Collins takes a shot at Tyler Herro during game

Eric Collins apparently thinks that Tyler Herro can be a little unethical with his scoring. The Charlotte Hornets television play-by-play announcer Collins was on the call for FanDuel Sports Network during Tuesday’s game between the Hornets and the Miami Heat.