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Eastern Southeast Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
4-5 4-5 W1
3-4 3-4 L2
3-5 3-5 W1
2-4 2-4 L2
3-6 3-6 L5

Top Hornets News

  • Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Starting vs. Indiana

    Salaun is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.

    The rookie will make the first start of his career Friday with Miles Bridges (knee) sidelined, and he'll be the second-youngest player ever to start a regular-season game for the franchise at 19 years and 90 days of age. Salaun is avearging 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in his first six appearances, but he should be in line for a sizable uptick in terms of minutes in this one.

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  • Hornets' Nick Smith: Good to go Friday

    Smith (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

    Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness but will play through it against Indiana. Smith has averaged 3.5 points in 9.0 minutes across his two appearances this season.

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  • Hornets' Grant Williams: Available to play Friday

    Williams (back) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

    Williams appears to have sustained a minor back injury during Wednesday's win over Detroit, though he has the green light to suit up Friday. The 25-year-old forward isn't starting but should see an increased role due to Miles Bridges (knee), Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (ribs) all being ruled out.

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  • Hornets' Brandon Miller: Will play Friday

    Miller (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

    As expected, Miller has been upgraded from probable to available and will play through right shoulder soreness. Over three appearances since returning to action following a glute injury, Miller has averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 27.0 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' Nick Smith: Late addition to injury report

    Smith is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to an illness.

    Despite not appearing on the previous injury reports, Smith is now in danger of missing Friday's contest due to a non-COVID illness. However, the 20-year-old's potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Charlotte's rotation, as he's totaled only 18 minutes across two appearances this season.

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  • Hornets' Miles Bridges: Will be re-evaluated in two weeks

    Bridges will miss at least two weeks due to a bone bruise in his right knee, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Bridges hyperextended his knee in Wednesday's win over Detroit, though MRI results revealed a bone bruise that will sideline him for an extended period of time. In the 26-year-old forward's absence, Grant Williams (back) and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for an increased role in the frontcourt.

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  • Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Remains out

    Jeffries (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

    Jeffries doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, though he isn't expected to play a prominent role for the Hornets even when healthy. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Sunday.

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  • Hornets' Grant Williams: Expected to play Friday

    Williams is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to lower back soreness.

    Williams appears to have injured his back against Detroit but isn't expected to miss Friday's contest. With Miles Bridges (knee) out, Williams could be inserted into the starting lineup if he's upgraded to available.

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  • Hornets' Miles Bridges: Won't play against Indiana

    Bridges has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a right knee hyperextension.

    Bridges hyperextended his knee while contesting a Jaden Ivey layup Wednesday and will be forced to miss Friday's contest. In his absence, Grant Williams (back) and Tidjane Salaun are candidates to receive increased playing time. Bridges' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia.

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  • Hornets' Brandon Miller: Expected to play Friday

    Miller is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to right shoulder soreness.

    Miller missed four games earlier this season with a strained left glute but has appeared to pick up a new injury. However, the rookie forward is still expected to suit up against Indiana.

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  • Hornets' Josh Green: Muted impact in win

    Green finished with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 win over the Pistons.

    Green failed to score during Wednesday's win and has tallied double-digit points just once this season. Despite the 24-year-old forward starting, Cody Martin logged more minutes (28) off the bench. Green is averaging 6.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.3 minutes on 41.9 percent shooting from the field across six appearances this season.

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  • Hornets' Tre Mann: Quiet performance Wednesday

    Mann amassed four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 win over Detroit.

    Mann struggled to get anything going offensively, scoring a season-low four points. Prior to Wednesday, he had scored in double digits in seven consecutive games, providing the Hornets with a reliable scoring punch off the bench. Although this was a poor performance, look for Mann to bounce back in what could be a high-scoring encounter against the Pacers on Friday.

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  • Hornets' Brandon Miller: Hits game-winner Wednesday

    Miller ended with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 victory over the Pistons.

    Miller capped off a solid performance, converting a put-back layup as time expired to give the Hornets a one-point victory. After a hip injury cost Miller four of the first five games of the season, he has been able to cobble together three encouraging performances. His numbers remain a little underwhelming, but the hope is that as he spends more time on the court with LaMelo Ball, the two will be able to lead the Hornets into the future.

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  • Hornets' Miles Bridges: Leads all scorers in victory

    Bridges (knee) closed with 27 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 win over the Pistons.

    Bridges finally found some rhythm on the offensive end, matching his season high with 27 points. It was a welcome sight after he had shot poorly in each of the four previous games, logging a grand total of just 37 points in that span. Bridges appeared to suffer a hyperextended knee late in the game but was able to return. However, it is something to keep an eye on moving forward, just in case it causes him to pop up on the injury report.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Will play Wednesday

    Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to available and will play Wednesday against the Pistons.

    Ball was initially deemed a game-time call for this contest, but the upgrade to available suggests the star floor general shouldn't have any limitations Wednesday. Ball is averaging 28.6 points, 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game this season, and his presence will give the Hornets a huge boost on both ends of the court.

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  • Hornets' Cody Martin: Upgraded to available

    Martin (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

    Martin has been dealing with an illness, but he has been deemed healthy enough to play. Don't expect him to have any limitations in this contest. Martin is averaging 22.3 minutes per game in his last four appearances since moving to a bench role in late October.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Still limited to individual drills

    Coach Charles Lee said Wednesday that Williams (foot) is still limited to individual drills, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Williams' continued activity is a good sign, but he's still a few hurdles away from being cleared for game action. With Nick Richards (ribs) sidelined indefinitely, the Hornets need all the help they can get, though Williams will presumably be limited upon his return. He's yet to play this season, played only 19 regular-season games last year and made 43 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2022-23.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Game-time decision Wednesday

    Ball (ankle) is dealing with general soreness in his right ankle and is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game versus Detroit, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Ball battling soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle isn't ideal, but he appears to be dealing with only minor wear and tear. Coach Charles Lee noted that Charlotte playing three games in four nights to start November took a toll on Ball, although there is still a chance that he suits up. Cody Martin (illness) is probable to play while Tre Mann's usage could skyrocket if Ball is unavailable.

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Team Statistical Rankings

PTS/G OPP PTS/G
Team 110.9
(21st)
116.9
(21st)

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