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00:03Greetings, everyone. Welcome to 2K Sports and another exciting edition of NBA Ball.
00:10I'm Brian Anderson, joined by Hall of Famers Doris Burke and Grant Hill,
00:14and the fourth member of our crew, reporter Allie LaForce.
00:18And we got a chance to check out multiple seasons of assist numbers
00:22and what has been the trend for LaMelo Ball.
00:25Well, with his assist numbers dropping, he's becoming more one-dimensional,
00:30and it's not just hurting his game, it's affecting his teammates as well as the potency of his offense.
00:36Here are the starters for Charlotte.
00:38Miller at the 3 with Bridges at the 4.
00:40Ball is joined in the backcourt by Knipple.
00:43They've got Peyton Watson.
00:44Keon Ellis is out there with Mitchell.
00:46And then there's Charles Bassey, and it's Herter in at the 3.
00:50Doris, when we saw these two teams come up on the schedule,
00:52this was one you and I were looking forward to.
00:55Oh, my goodness.
00:57This was one I've had circled for sure,
00:59and the reason two teams have executed a high level,
01:02and boy, do they play at great next speed.
01:05Wasting no time getting points on the scoreboard in this one.
01:10Here's Mitchell.
01:11Off with the layup.
01:16Here's Knipple.
01:17He's guarded by Ellis.
01:20Here's Miller.
01:21True on the 14-footer.
01:23Wow, that's where the quick release of Brandon Miller helps.
01:29Outside Herter.
01:32Ellis passes to Herter.
01:36Laid it in with a nice touch off the window.
01:39And setting the tempo with an assertive move.
01:41Like, where was the defense on that play?
01:44To me, that's a complete lack of communication on that side of the ball.
01:48These guys need to be talking to each other.
01:50I'll tell you, he is so tough to keep down once he gets near that rim.
01:55Yeah, he can get up even a few notches higher.
01:58He almost blocked that shot in time.
02:01Just a man a second late.
02:07And just over a minute played here to start the game.
02:12It's Bridges on the wing.
02:16Here's Ball.
02:18And off target.
02:19He starts the game 0-for-1.
02:21Gone 2-of-3 from the floor.
02:24Pass to Bassi.
02:27And he goes up strong with a one-handed jam.
02:30Boy, he may not be the biggest center in this league.
02:33But big-time athleticism on display.
02:36And Grant the Hornets, as of last season, with a new front office.
02:40Trying to evaluate their young talent.
02:42Yeah, tough to do when you have so many injuries.
02:4536 different lineups last season.
02:47They need help to assess and to develop.
02:50Exactly the kind of start you're looking for.
02:53They are 4-for-5 out of the gates.
02:56Ellis passes to Herter.
02:58Stolen by Miller.
03:03Pass to Knipple.
03:06Bassi pulls it in.
03:07Good shot.
03:09Gone bad.
03:10Got a finish there.
03:11Watson.
03:12And he goes in for the dunk.
03:14Good passing to set that up.
03:16Teamwork on display.
03:20The Hornets have gone 4-of-6 in the first quarter.
03:24Ball passes to Bridges.
03:28And it's Bridges with the jam.
03:30Well, this guy knows how to put on a show.
03:33Put Miles Bridges in the dunk contest.
03:35Did you see that?
03:36An impressive display.
03:37How about that look on the AT&T connected cam?
03:43Mitchell.
03:44The pass to Ellis.
03:45Outside Mitchell.
03:50Watson with it.
03:51He's against Bridges.
03:52And it's Watson missing.
03:54The Hornets have gotten 5 of 7 shots to fall.
03:58Back to ball.
03:593-pointer.
04:01Watson with the rebound.
04:05Here's Bassi.
04:07It's intercepted.
04:11Here's Knipple.
04:13Depended by Watson.
04:16Out of bounds as Charlotte keeps possession.
04:19It's February.
04:20Let's see how things are shaping up in the East.
04:23You take a look at the home team.
04:25They've put together the 6th best record in the conference.
04:28And, of course, there are the Hornets.
04:30Back three games.
04:37The 3 from ball.
04:38It's been an ugly quarter for him.
04:41Trying to shoot his way out of it.
04:42Might be time to work on the playmaking skills.
04:46Here's Bridges.
04:47Shot clock at 5.
04:51Pass to Ellis.
04:52Outside Watson.
04:54And here's Bassi.
04:57Here's Mitchell.
04:59Miller pulls it in.
05:02A moment to hear from Allie LaForce.
05:05Thanks.
05:05I caught up with the home team's head coach.
05:07Coach told me, quote,
05:08Our success defensively in this one hinges on how we guard LaMelo Ball.
05:12He continued.
05:14Not only is Ball a 3-level scorer, he's a top-tier passer with excellent court vision.
05:18And we've got to do our best to make him uncomfortable out there.
05:21Guys?
05:22Thank you for that, Allie.
05:24Here's Mitchell.
05:25After the basket by Charlotte.
05:27With two hands on the rock, he powers it through.
05:30Totally in control.
05:32Protecting the ball the whole way.
05:35And here's Ball.
05:36He'll bring it up for Charlotte.
05:37Last time they met was in Charlotte.
05:39If they want to beat these guys this time, they have to do better on the glass.
05:44That was their undoing.
05:45Well, you have to believe the coaching staff made that a point of emphasis.
05:49Better aggressiveness, better intensity on the backboards.
05:52Here's Watson.
05:53After Charlotte's three-pointer on the other end.
05:56And can't get it.
05:57He's now 1 of 3.
05:58Nothing more important than contesting layups and dunks a great job defensively.
06:03Knipple, no good.
06:05It hasn't been his best quarter.
06:06I mean, he's trying to shoot himself out of the slump.
06:09A knockdown shooter if I ever saw one.
06:11Conn Knipple is a constant threat on the perimeter, Grant.
06:14Yeah, Knipple is a high-level floor spacer.
06:17He has a great feel for the game and makes solid reads.
06:21Plus, his strong frame allows him to match up with bigger wings.
06:25Bridges outside.
06:29Back to ball.
06:30From deep.
06:33Watson with a rebound.
06:34I'll tell you, his shot has not been there.
06:36But I like the fight he's showing.
06:38Here's Mitchell.
06:39And it's all tied up.
06:41Getting enough shots in close to play inside out.
06:44And timeout called by Charles Lee.
06:46Coach probably just checking to make sure everybody's on the same page here.
07:01So both teams making some changes here.
07:04And here we have a rundown of the teams with the best rebounding numbers this season.
07:09And I love how active they all are on the glass.
07:12When a shot goes up, this team takes a game-rebounding approach to tracking down their boards.
07:20Charlotte's gone just one of six from downtown.
07:23Here's Sexton.
07:25Again, the miss by the Hornets.
07:28Got seven of 11 shots to find the mark.
07:31The three.
07:31James.
07:33Miller pulls it in.
07:36And for the Hornets, they're shooting only 39% in the early going.
07:40Man, it falls for him.
07:42He's hit three of his first four attempts.
07:44Oh, Brandon Miller letting you know he's got a little handle in his game.
07:49Mitchell finds Herter.
07:50Back to Mitchell.
07:51Now, here is James.
07:53Outside Herter.
07:56On the wing, Mitchell.
07:57The 17-footer.
07:59Sexton grabs the board.
08:01The Hornets with the lead.
08:04Going inside.
08:06And he lays it up and in.
08:07You love this.
08:09The pressure gets physical and Colin Sexton doesn't blink.
08:12Nice job finishing through contact.
08:14Outside Mitchell.
08:16James.
08:17Right side.
08:18Achimura outside.
08:20Back to James.
08:21Over Sexton.
08:22That one's good.
08:23From James.
08:24On the assist from Achimura.
08:26Oh, how about the dime?
08:28You love that unselfishness.
08:30Takes a three.
08:32He can't get it to go.
08:34Gone eight for 14 from the floor.
08:39James.
08:40Outside.
08:42It's Herter on the wing.
08:45And unable to get the go-ahead bucket there.
08:49Sexton with it.
08:50Picked up by James.
08:52Ooh, nice shot by Miller.
08:54And that's now eight points for Brandon Miller.
08:58Shooting 53%.
08:59Setting the tone right from the opening tip.
09:04Achimura.
09:04The pass to Mitchell.
09:08And the shot counts.
09:09He's fouled.
09:11And it's a chance for a three-point play.
09:14Bridges.
09:14He's checked in for Charlotte.
09:16First team foul.
09:19At the line for one.
09:21It's over.
09:30Here's Mann.
09:31No points yet.
09:35Fires for three.
09:37James with the rebound.
09:40Gone one for three from beyond the arc.
09:42Achimura finds James.
09:47Achimura outside.
09:48Bassey.
09:49The pass to James.
09:51No good from the wing.
09:59Here's Mann.
10:00And again.
10:01It's Charlotte converting.
10:03Oh, very clever how he creates space against a bigger defender.
10:07I'll tell you, the analytics crew may not like the mid-range, but sometimes you've just got
10:11to put it in the basket.
10:13Just one more example of his offensive arsenal.
10:16So tough to stop.
10:18And so it's Brandon Miller making highlights for the Hornets.
10:21Eight points in the quarter.
10:23Showing how effective he can be.
10:25All right.
10:25We'll get back to the action after this break.
10:39Good action already in this one.
10:41But a fairly even matchup after this first quarter of play.
10:44Taking a look at the Hornets' performance here, guys.
10:47What are your thoughts?
10:48Well, they've used the fast break well to score easy points and keep the defense unsettled.
10:53And we know this.
10:54Every team in the league now seems to be looking to play with pace.
11:02Shooting 56% today.
11:04We've got Zeke Nagy.
11:05Prince is out there with Rui Achimura.
11:08And there's James.
11:08And it's Gillespie.
11:10In at the point.
11:11He drops yet another dive.
11:13Just facilitating this offense like a maestro.
11:17And for the Hornets.
11:18They've got Trey Mann.
11:19Also Colin Sexton out there.
11:21Mason Plumlee out there with Miles Bridges.
11:24And it's Diabate in at the power forward position.
11:27I'll tell you.
11:28If you're Miles Bridges, you take the easy shots inside when you get them.
11:33And it's Achimura missing.
11:36Charlotte is shooting the ball at 48% so far.
11:39James with a steal.
11:43Here's Prince.
11:44And that one is stopped right through.
11:47Well, fast off his feet and up at the rim in a hurry.
11:51Torrey and Prince with an easy one.
11:53Charlotte trailing.
11:57Now, man.
11:58Averaging around five points a game.
12:01From outside.
12:02Off the mark.
12:06Nagy passes to Jane.
12:09Oh, nice finish from the low block.
12:11That one's good.
12:12Good heads up basketball.
12:14Season opening and capitalizes.
12:16Hornets trail by three.
12:18And timeout called by Charles Lee.
12:20He'll take the opportunity to regroup.
12:23Grant, you are a Hall of Fame small forward.
12:24So you know a bit about the position.
12:27What's key in excelling at the three?
12:29Well, B.A., you have to be able to space the floor.
12:32We almost never see a three or even four who can't make threes.
12:36And on the other end, lots of times you're matched up with quick guards.
12:52And here in the second with about a minute and a half on by.
12:55Wham!
12:56Dunked by Plumlee.
12:58And once he gets to the rim, it's fairly automatic.
13:02Nothing fancy right there.
13:03Just takes his two points.
13:05Moves on.
13:06Here's Watson.
13:07And he drops in the layup off the glass.
13:10Watson's got his third basket on the night right there.
13:13They're not messing around.
13:15Five of their last six buckets have come from the interior.
13:20To the paint.
13:22Down low.
13:23Plumlee passes to Mann.
13:24Back to Plumlee.
13:26Slam dunk by Plumlee.
13:28Back to the basics.
13:30Unleashing the one-hand flush.
13:32Boy, he makes the basics look pretty outstanding, though, huh?
13:35That's true.
13:37And the basket by Achibura.
13:39They're playing great team basketball.
13:42It's good movement and sharp wrist passing.
13:47Here's Sexton.
13:49And another basket for Sharla.
13:51Well, speed is such an important weapon for Colin Sexton.
13:54He gets to the mid-range game.
13:56Nice.
13:57Achimura outside.
13:59Watson passes to Achimura.
14:01And the shot's good.
14:03Achimura's got four points this quarter.
14:05All five guys are in sync.
14:08Their ball movement is flawless.
14:12Here's Mann outside for Sexton.
14:16It's good.
14:17And he drew contact on the shot, so he will go to the line.
14:21A three-point play opportunity.
14:23And you look at Colin Sexton.
14:25Puts points on the board, Graham, and does it efficiently.
14:28Well, B.A., unfortunately, he gives some of that back on the other end of the floor.
14:32But there's always a place in this league for guys who can fill it up.
14:37Miller's checked in for Charlotte.
14:38Ball comes in for Mann.
14:40That one drops.
14:41He ties it up.
14:41And one of the standout skills for Colin Sexton, that little floater in the lane.
14:46The floater is an invaluable tool for virtually every guard in the league.
14:50Because when you touch the paint, generally speaking, you have bigs rotating to you.
14:54But there are a lot of things to love about Colin Sexton.
14:58This guy is so intense defensively, a tremendous competitor.
15:02And he's really trying to grow that jump shooting aspect, which will be critical.
15:07Now here's Watson.
15:08He has seven.
15:12The shot comes out.
15:13You'd rather see him dunk that.
15:15Impose your will if you can.
15:19Ball passes to Bridges.
15:20Here's Miller.
15:21Let's it go from deep.
15:23And count it.
15:24Now five for seven.
15:25This guy has been a key to their success tonight.
15:28He's been selective and efficient.
15:30The home team calls timeout.
15:44Massey.
15:45He's checked in for Achimura.
15:48And let's take a moment to see which bigs were doing work from the three-point line this past month.
15:53Third is Miles Bridges.
15:55And we all love to talk about floor spacing.
15:58Well, this group of bigs provide exactly that, which is what makes them so special.
16:03You know, and that causes all sorts of matchup problems for an opponent.
16:06Just the threat of one of them getting hot from three-point range affects the defensive game plan.
16:12And stolen by Bridges.
16:13Miller with it.
16:14Now Herder defending.
16:15And from the sideline.
16:17Let's catch up with Allie.
16:18Hey, Brian.
16:19LaMelo Ball is a playmaker, first and foremost.
16:22He said, I just start off the game trying to get my team involved, get the flow going.
16:26After the team's going, I try to get mine.
16:28If you get the team involved first, more pieces going, it just makes the game easier.
16:32Brian, back to you.
16:34A great passer.
16:35Allie, thanks very much for the report.
16:37Gillespie.
16:37He drops it from range.
16:40Great vision out to the perimeter.
16:42You know the spots on the floor where the release points are.
16:45That is beautifully done.
16:48Pass to Miller.
16:51The three ball.
16:52Drops in the three.
16:54Miller's got nine points now in the quarter.
16:57And their offensive execution has really picked up here in the second period.
17:01Here's Gillespie.
17:02Here he goes.
17:03And he'll draw the foul.
17:05He'll head to the line for two.
17:07There's no debate there.
17:08He got hammered.
17:10And an important part of every team's game.
17:12A look at the hustle stats for the Hornets.
17:14I must say, their defensive intensity has been impressive so far.
17:19Really making it hard for the offense to hold on to the ball.
17:22And the other thing that's working for them tonight, getting out into the open floor.
17:26A lot of the damage coming in transition.
17:28The Hornets making a switch here.
17:30Diabate's checked in.
17:37That's also good.
17:39So he hits both free throws.
17:40Well, Doris, things have shaken up a bit lately with the All-Star break approaching and the trade deadline behind
17:46us.
17:46I mean, to me, B.A., it always seems the deadline passing breathes some new life into a handful of
17:53teams.
17:53New guys come in.
17:55The fans maybe gain some hope.
17:56A little bit of anticipation there again.
17:59Oh, wasted no time on that one.
18:04Here's Ball.
18:05He's got five.
18:11Oh, in the paint.
18:13Hey, they're just getting pushed around inside.
18:16So it's the home team now.
18:18Well, Gillespie passes to Ellis.
18:22Here's Gillespie.
18:25Here's Herter.
18:26Oh, he sticks that one from 20 feet.
18:29Herter's got his second basket.
18:31Coaches love assisted buckets, boy.
18:34It just means the team is working well together.
18:37And here's Knipple from the arc.
18:38Deflected.
18:39Out of bounds as Charlotte keeps possession.
18:44Mitchell's checked in for Gillespie.
18:47Number 25, A.J. Mitchell.
18:59And here's Knipple from the arc.
19:01Hits it.
19:01Now two of six from the field.
19:03And they've really been more consistent from the field this quarter.
19:07So it's the home team now.
19:09They trail by seven.
19:12Mitchell, the pass to Ellis.
19:15Tried to come right back with a three of his own, but it's no good.
19:20Here's Miller driving inside.
19:22And down it goes.
19:23Two points.
19:24Miller's got 11 points in the quarter.
19:26Well, you can see the team is just continuing to call his number.
19:30Until the defense figures it out, it ain't gonna change.
19:34Let's it fly.
19:35And there's Mitchell on the assist by Herter.
19:37And his fantastic performance from the last game has carried over to tonight.
19:42Now, I think that's the one thing every player is searching for.
19:46Consistency.
19:47They're giving this guy a chance to carry the offense once again.
19:51Boy, this guy not necessarily a knockdown threat from deep.
19:55But when you give him that type of room, he will make you pay.
20:01Passy, good.
20:03Passy's got six.
20:04Credit their discipline.
20:06They've been working for high percentage shots.
20:08And Charles Lee wants a timeout.
20:11He might have seen something and needs to review with his guys.
20:13They want to keep rolling here following a win against Minnesota.
20:16Yeah, and what was really impressive was they stayed patient.
20:19The shot selection was excellent.
20:21And you see the result.
20:22Well, typically, Greg, great decision-making leads to great shooting percentages.
20:27I thought that team played a very smart game.
20:30Colin Sexton's checked in for Diabate.
20:4156 seconds left to play in the first half.
20:46From seven.
20:47Great start so far.
20:49Three of three in this one.
20:50And when you think about the future of Knipple, if he can facilitate the rock, that'll take him to another
20:56level.
20:57Here's Passy.
20:58That one falls.
20:59Nice setup by Mitchell.
21:01Mitchell's got three assists tonight.
21:03Boy, that's exactly the look you're working toward right at the rim.
21:07There's Ball with a three.
21:09It's hauled in by Herter.
21:11Boy, if he ever finds his footing, they'll be in even better shape.
21:15Right now, his teammate's carrying him.
21:17And he banks in the layup.
21:19Herter's got four points now in the quarter.
21:21Boy, easy pickings from that distance.
21:23Pour that, please.
21:27Here's Ball.
21:28Oh!
21:29Ball soars in!
21:31Ah, you see the decisiveness right there with LaMelo Ball.
21:35Makes up his mind on the drive that he's going to dunk it.
21:37And count the basket.
21:40He was fouled.
21:41And he's going to the line for one more.
21:44LaMelo Ball.
21:46First personal foul.
21:47Second team foul.
21:50At the line for one.
21:52Mitchell.
21:58That free throw is good for Mitchell.
22:06Launches it.
22:07That doesn't go either for Ball.
22:12And so it's Brandon Miller making highlights for the Hornets.
22:16Hitting three trays in the quarter.
22:18Providing some sharp shooting.
22:20Back to the game after this break.
22:42Welcome everyone as we dig into the details.
22:45Things working out so far for the Charlotte Hornets.
22:50I like their follow-through on the offensive end.
22:53Not taking the shots and walking away.
22:55They're hunting for those second chance opportunities there, Shaq.
22:59And turning those opportunities into points that they need.
23:05And let's move on to the Eastern Conference standings.
23:08The true contenders are beginning to stand out.
23:11You take a look at the Hornets.
23:13They haven't played up to their standards.
23:15Last year they were an elite team.
23:17They need to find that mojo.
23:21And that is going to do it for us.
23:23Let's get back to some second half action with Bryan Anderson and company.
23:41And if you're just joining us, we've played through the first half in a game that's been fairly even so
23:46far.
23:46You've got to like what we're seeing from Brandon Miller.
23:49Yet tonight, he's done a great job of slashing through the lane and finishing.
23:53And part of that has to do with his mindset.
23:55He has been looking to push the action at every opportunity.
23:59And he has been in attack mode all night.
24:14Here's Mitchell.
24:16They've got Keyon Ellis.
24:18Charles Bassey is out there with Peyton Watson.
24:21Then there's Mitchell.
24:22And it's Herter.
24:23In at the three.
24:24Mitchell.
24:24Good.
24:25Probably a play they drew up in the locker room at half.
24:28Well, there is nothing better than catching a rhythm as early as possible.
24:32And boy, that's a terrific start right there.
24:35And for Charlotte, ball is joined in the backcourt by Knipple.
24:38Miller at the three with Bridges at the four.
24:40Ellis.
24:41And the layup is good.
24:43Ellis has gotten his second bucket.
24:45They're finding ways to get the ball into the paint.
24:48Five consecutive buckets.
24:50The three from ball.
24:53Watson with the rebound.
24:56Shooting the ball with purpose.
24:58They're 68% from the field.
25:00Here's Bassey.
25:01That one's good.
25:02Mitchell making the play.
25:05Mitchell's got his fifth assist in this one.
25:07And a minute played as the second half gets going.
25:13Ball with it.
25:15Nine points in the game.
25:17Pass to Knipple.
25:19There's the three.
25:20Again, the miss by the Hornets.
25:22Third straight miss to start the half.
25:24Ouch.
25:26Here's Mitchell.
25:28He's now eight for 11 after that made shot.
25:31This guy is on fire right now.
25:33Defense has got to step up and try to disrupt his rhythm.
25:38The three from ball.
25:40The shot no good.
25:41Boy, this is the story of the night for this guy.
25:43He's taken a lot of questionable shots.
25:46And when it comes to adding sizzle to the steak, just watch LaMelo ball doors.
25:51I love that, B.A.
25:53Certainly, entertainment is a big aspect of this young man's game.
25:57The fancy dribbling.
25:59The no-look passes.
26:01The range on his three-point shooting.
26:03He alone can be worth the price of a ticket.
26:06And Charles Lee wants a timeout.
26:08He's going to take a moment to give him a breather and talk things over.
26:14Our 2K leaderboard highlighting the NBA's assist leaders over the last month.
26:19And over this last stretch, this team has been incredible passing the Rocks, playing great team basketball.
26:37Miller outside.
26:39Passed the ball.
26:40Looking to win the run.
26:41Oh, ball!
26:43So dangerous from the perimeter.
26:44Boy, that was a much-needed bucket in the second half.
26:47They're now 1 for 5.
26:50Ellis outside.
26:55Mitchell against ball.
26:56And that one's good.
26:57Mitchell.
26:58Mitchell's got 20.
27:00The defense couldn't collapse quickly enough.
27:03Second half of play here with just under a 2.5-minute pass.
27:09Into the lane.
27:12Watson with the rebound.
27:14Watson's got 4 rebounds in the game.
27:17Murder passes to Mitchell.
27:20And that one goes.
27:22Now 10 for 13 on the night.
27:24Just so successful getting the ball inside and finding those great looks.
27:35Hornets trail by 6.
27:38Pass to Knipple.
27:39Some nice passing by Charlotte here.
27:41Bridges outside.
27:42There's the triple.
27:44Passing pulls it in.
27:46Passing's got 6 rebounds here tonight.
27:50Gets Herter on the wing.
27:533-pointer off the mark.
27:55Charlotte has gone just 1-5 from 3-point range here in the third quarter.
27:59There's ball with a 3.
28:02Passing pulls it in.
28:04Passing's got 7 rebounds in the game.
28:07Watson passes to Mitchell.
28:12Right side Herter.
28:13Pass to Ellis.
28:14Fires it from 18.
28:16Will not go.
28:17Misses off the front iron.
28:21And here's ball.
28:23Let's the 3 fly.
28:24Miller.
28:25Great positioning on the putback.
28:27Yeah.
28:27Just a great feel by Miller.
28:30Getting in there for the board and putting it right back up.
28:34Now Watson.
28:35Back to Mitchell.
28:37Now here's Passing.
28:38Ellis outside.
28:40Outside Watson.
28:45Can't hit that one.
28:47Nice D from Bridges.
28:52Here's Knippel.
28:53He's got 5.
28:544-3.
28:55That's good from Bridges on the assist by Ball.
28:59Bridges has got 7 points.
29:01I'll tell you the ability to act quickly.
29:02To get your shot up as soon as you make the catch.
29:05That's beautifully done by Bridges.
29:07The home team calls timeout.
29:13Achimura's checked in for Herter.
29:30Gone 7 of 10 here in the second half.
29:33Here's Mitchell.
29:35Soft touch off the glass.
29:37Mitchell's got 10 points here in the second half.
29:40Their defense just falls apart once the ball goes inside.
29:44Miller outside.
29:50For the tie.
29:52Achimura with the rebound.
29:54Got 8 of 11 shots to go in.
29:57Efficient so far in the third.
29:59Oh, nice one-handed jam there, B.A.
30:01Hey, little exclamation point.
30:06And so it's Ball with it.
30:07He brings it up for Charlotte.
30:09Pass to Knippel.
30:133-pointer.
30:14No luck on that one.
30:16No matter what he's tried, it hasn't worked.
30:19Unfortunately, the team is suffering from that.
30:22Achimura from long range.
30:24And the rebound goes to Charlotte.
30:26Bridges has got his fifth rebound in this one.
30:29Here's Knippel.
30:30Beyond the arc.
30:31Yes, sir.
30:32And it's Ball with the assist that time.
30:35Ball's got his fourth assist in this one.
30:38Boy, that's his second three.
30:39First of this half, though.
30:41Now here's Mitchell.
30:43He's got 24.
30:44Creating easier opportunities for your guys to score.
30:48That is good offense.
30:50Here's Ball.
30:51Trailing by four.
30:57Bridges outside.
31:01Oh, and there's the whistle on the shot.
31:03So two free throws for him coming up.
31:06It's on Rui Achimura.
31:08Ooh, the superb athleticism.
31:10And Miles Bridges just creates so many challenges for the defense,
31:14particularly when he gets inside.
31:21First one falls for him.
31:22And Charlotte making a change here.
31:38Bridges hits them both.
31:39Well, this guy's so crafty.
31:41Once he catches the defender a little bit out of position, it's a very good bet he's going to get
31:47some free throws.
31:48Now here's Bassie.
31:50He's got 16.
31:53Fires it from 18.
31:55Ellis' shot is off.
31:56One reason this game is so tight is because both teams are hitting the boards with reckless abandon.
32:02And Ball gets it to go.
32:05And Ball gets it to go.
32:05They are unconscious from outside.
32:07And so far, the defense has had no answer.
32:10Well, that's the whole point, isn't it?
32:12If you space the floor well enough, it's almost impossible for the defense to account for everyone.
32:19The Hornets with a lead.
32:22Pass to Sexton.
32:24Doesn't go that time.
32:25Hachimura with the defensive effort.
32:30Mitchell, the pass to Bassie.
32:33That one's good.
32:34Mitchell making the play.
32:36Bassie's got 18.
32:38They have no answer defensively inside.
32:44And he lobs it up top.
32:46Man, misses.
32:47Well, he saw the play coming together, but the timing was just a little off.
32:52It was a really good thought for sure, but the lob has got to be better than that.
32:59Watson passes to Bassie.
33:03From behind the arc, Ellis' shot is off.
33:09And Charlotte's shooting a low 29% since halftime.
33:12The putback controls the rebound and the putback.
33:16And the Hornets lead by one.
33:18I love to see point guards rebound the basketball.
33:22Sexton has the kind of vertical to allow him to keep possessions alive.
33:26To the middle.
33:27Now eight seconds separating the two clock.
33:29Here in the second half, this game still nip and tuck.
33:32Just an insane amount of lead changes.
33:35The fans are getting their money's worth.
33:40Ball outside.
33:49For three.
33:50On target from range.
33:53Ball's got nine points now in the second half.
33:56Defensively, you can't afford to get stuck on the pick.
33:59You know exactly what that takes.
34:01It takes energy.
34:02It takes activity.
34:03It takes intensity.
34:05And at the close of the third quarter, still a close game.
34:08Both teams putting up points in a hurry.
34:10Charlotte on top.
34:11They lead by a bucket.
34:12And time for a short break.
34:14Stay right there.
34:15The fourth quarter is coming up next.
34:23And it's been a very competitive game so far as we get rolling here in quarter number four.
34:32And here's Charlotte now.
34:34They've led by as much as ten.
34:36We've got Kevin Herter.
34:37He's out there with Rui Achimura.
34:39And it's Gay in at the five.
34:41Down low.
34:43Trey Mann at that size showing a little grittiness on the interior.
34:47Here's Gillespie.
34:49Inside.
34:51Gay's shot is good.
34:53He's got his first points of the game.
34:55This is when your interior D has to be on high alert.
35:01Sexton looking around.
35:03Takes it inside.
35:04And it flushed down.
35:06A nice jam.
35:07Yeah, Collins Sexton showing you right there.
35:09He's got strength to play through contact and a whistle.
35:13And a chance for a moment to check out the scoring breakdown for the Hornets.
35:17Their hot shooting from long distance has been the key.
35:21Space in the floor and rising up with that confidence.
35:24I think it's also important we mention the number of assists this group has tallied.
35:29Their offense continues to just hum along right now.
35:33Here's Achimura.
35:34Here's Najee.
35:36Ducks it hard with one hand.
35:38Wow.
35:38He makes it look easy.
35:40Well, Rui Achimura has a chance to set up a teammate and look at the delivery.
35:45Well done.
35:48Bridges outside.
35:50Plumlee a screen on Herter.
35:51To the inside.
35:53Slam dunked by Plumlee.
35:55Man, you lay that pass out there just like a great quarterback.
35:59Let your teammate run to it.
36:02Feuding with some fire.
36:0366% on this one.
36:06Gillespie can't get it to go.
36:08Charlotte leading by five.
36:11For three.
36:12Bridges knocks it down from distance.
36:15Hard to win games when you allow clean looks from the perimeter.
36:19Fourth quarter now.
36:20We're about a minute and a half in.
36:22It's James on the wing.
36:25Tried to answer back, but that three is off the mark.
36:28Here's Sexton.
36:30Banked it in off the glass.
36:32And the Hornets lead by 10.
36:34Their offense is looking like a well-oiled machine.
36:37Getting any look they want.
36:39Well, what great game planning.
36:41What great execution.
36:42It doesn't get much better than this.
36:45James can't get it to go.
36:47He didn't make them pay for that weak defense, but they just can't rely on him to miss those kind
36:52of shots.
36:53And the shot goes in.
36:55And now a 12-point Charlotte lead.
36:57Well, Colin Sexton's ability to dribble drive is probably his greatest asset.
37:02What a pretty move.
37:04To the paint.
37:05To stop the run.
37:06And it's James with the jam.
37:09And what an aggressive move to the rim.
37:11He's really trying to fire up his teammates right now.
37:15Boy, it's not hard to feel inspired after a teammate makes that kind of finish.
37:20Where was the defense?
37:21No help.
37:22You can't afford to give up these kinds of buckets.
37:25Sexton, that's good.
37:27Boy, absolutely no rim protection.
37:30Leading to a lot of easy buckets.
37:32The home team calls timeout.
37:44Passy, he's checked in for Najee.
37:47Brandon Miller's checked in for Charlotte.
37:49LaMelo Ball comes in for Mann.
37:50All right, let's check in with Allie LaForce.
37:53Thanks, guys.
37:54The head coach of the home team had some words for his team over the break.
37:57He was harping on the number of offensive rebounds that they've given up.
38:00He told them they have to recommit to the defensive glass.
38:04He said, quote,
38:04We're not walking away with the W if we don't box out.
38:08A simple message, guys, but an important one.
38:10All right, appreciate it, Allie.
38:12Now here's Ball.
38:13Pass to Diabate.
38:20And he dunks it down.
38:23And sends it home with some passion.
38:25I think he's rubbing it in a little bit here.
38:27Hanging up there like that.
38:30James, left side.
38:31Inside.
38:32Achimura.
38:33That falls.
38:34Nice feed that time from James.
38:37Well, this is the area that he's most comfortable.
38:39Rui Achimura, such a solid performer in the painted area.
38:43There's Ball with a three.
38:44Bassi pulls it in.
38:47Bassi's got nine rebounds in the game.
38:49Boy, he's getting it done.
38:50Here's James.
38:51Well-timed pass.
38:53And he goes straight to the bucket for the layup.
38:55They're going at it on offense.
38:58Neither team backing down.
39:00I'll tell you, we have seen great execution from both teams.
39:03Neither one giving an inch here.
39:05A true playmaker.
39:07When Ball isn't creating for himself, he's creating for others.
39:14Gillespie passes to Bassi.
39:17And the rebound goes to Charlotte.
39:22Ball surveys the floor.
39:24Over James.
39:25Ooh, and a great move by LaMelo Ball.
39:2820 points for LaMelo Ball.
39:30Strong pass there to set up the basket.
39:33Gone 0 for 3 here on the 4th.
39:36Gillespie passes to Bassi.
39:39Herder from long range.
39:40Sinks it from distance.
39:42Slow reaction from the D.
39:44And it cost them three.
39:46And Ball will bring it up here for the Hornets.
39:48They lead by 11.
39:51Here's Sexton.
39:53Up again.
39:54It's good.
39:55On the putback.
39:57Wow.
39:57They're really being taken advantage of defensively out there.
40:01No rim protection whatsoever.
40:05Achimura.
40:06The pass to Bassi.
40:07James.
40:08Yes, sir!
40:09With the 3.
40:10It's like he needed that halftime break to gather himself.
40:14Now he's starting to get his confidence back here.
40:16Charlotte leading by 10.
40:17And it's Charles Lee calling timeout here.
40:20Coach clearly has something he wants to say to his team right now.
40:52Mitchell against Ball.
40:54Cleared away by Mitchell.
40:57Gotten 7 of 12 shots to drop in his 4th quarter.
41:00Herder.
41:01Using the glass to lay it in.
41:04Well, those are exactly the opportunity this offense is looking to create.
41:10Ball fires.
41:12Oh, it's off!
41:15He's got 2 of 5 threes to go here on the 4th.
41:18Fires the 3.
41:20Goes again.
41:21And up and in on the layup.
41:23You love to work for second chance points.
41:26That's how you win on the margins.
41:32And here's Ball.
41:34Miles Bridges.
41:35Oh, that one's off!
41:37Still out of sync.
41:39Herder outside.
41:41Oh!
41:43Yes!
41:44Using that window!
41:46And this is just typical of him.
41:48Always making an impact at crucial moments in the game.
41:52And this is a player who understands when the game is hanging in the balance.
41:56He knows it's winning time.
41:59Wow!
42:00I'll tell you, such an advantage having a playmaker who can get up to the rim and finish.
42:05Now that is what every team wants.
42:08Oh, you love it.
42:09Fearless, aggressive, leaving.
42:11No doubt whatsoever.
42:13Every possession counts for them right now.
42:15That's not going to get it done.
42:17From downtown.
42:19Ooh, it doesn't go.
42:21This is why you want ball movement and player movement.
42:24And that's made it hard for the defense to key in on any one individual.
42:28Mitchell.
42:29Money from three!
42:31Cool, calm, and collected at a critical juncture in this game.
42:36Charlotte leading by three.
42:41Now here's ball.
42:43Takes it from ten.
42:44Ooh, he needed it, and he got it.
42:46LaMelo living the life.
42:48That is a big-time bucket.
42:50Go ahead.
42:51Here's Herder.
42:52Jacks up a three!
42:54It's good from beyond the arc.
42:56And the stakes were high right there.
42:59What a bucket.
43:00I'll tell you, that changes things, doesn't it?
43:02Good job, young fella.
43:04What a game.
43:05And he's easily led the way on the boards tonight.
43:08He's competed for every missed shot.
43:10Feels like he's quicker to the basketball than anyone else out there.
43:17And so it's ball with it.
43:19He brings it up for Charlotte.
43:20One, two, three!
43:23Yes, sir!
43:25Bank it in the layup.
43:27LaMelo ball is never rattled.
43:29Doesn't matter how close the score or what the situation.
43:32This guy unafraid of big shots.
43:35And they do have a foul to give if needed.
43:37Now we've got a timeout call by Charles Lee.
43:40And coach didn't want to take any chances in this situation,
43:43which is why he called the T.O.
43:45All right, what are the considerations at this late juncture?
43:48It's always interesting to see what play a coach has saved for a situation like this.
43:53What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:07Now ball.
44:10The mellow ball at the stop.
44:12Ooh, a clutch bucket.
44:14A defensive stop now could be all it takes to clinch the win.
44:18The home team calls timeout.
44:21Obviously, not a lot of time to work with.
44:23What do you guys think we're going to see?
44:25It's always interesting to see what play a coach has saved for a situation like this.
44:30What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:46Now Herger.
44:51Right side, Watson.
44:52Here's Herger.
44:56Mitchell fires!
44:58And so it's the Hornets who come out on top here.
45:02And this was an emotional win for them.
45:04No doubt about it.
45:06Just a fantastic accomplishment.
45:08You love how they just diffuse the energy in this arena.
45:12And that'll do it, folks.
45:13For Grant Hill, Allie LaForce, and Doris Burke, and the rest of our 2K team,
45:18this is Brian Anderson signing off.
45:20And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:24And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:25And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:27And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:32And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:35And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:38And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:38And now let's take a look at our player of the game, LaMelo Ball.
45:38You
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