US EditionHornets Storm Back From 19 Down to Defeat Trail Blazers
The Hornets erased a 19-point deficit with LaMelo Ball scoring 12 in the fourth quarter and perfect late free throws to win 103-101, improving to .500, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-101 at the Moda Center, Portland, Ore.
- Portland Trail Blazers led for much of the game, controlling the first half with a nine-point lead at halftime before a cold-shooting stretch allowed Charlotte Hornets to cut the deficit in the third quarter.
- Brandon Miller paced Charlotte with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Kon Knueppel added 15 points and five rebounds and Ryan Kalkbrenner contributed 13 points and six rebounds off the bench.
- The win evened Charlotte Hornets' record at 33-33 and improved their recent road form to 11-1 in the last 12 games.
- Looking toward the schedule, Charlotte visits the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday while Portland hosts the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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NBA: Hornets storm back from 19 down to defeat Trail Blazers
Brandon Miller had 23 points and nine rebounds and Kon Knueppel added 15 points to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome a 19-point deficit and record a 103-101 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
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Hornets rally for 103-101 victory over the Trail Blazers
Brandon Miller had 21 points and eight rebounds, LaMelo Ball had 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-101 on Tuesday night.
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