Hornets' Gritty Win Over Trail Blazers

0:00In Durham today, March 11th, the Charlotte Hornets picked up a tight 103-101 win over the Portman Trail Blazers on Tuesday 9th at Motocenter. They overcame a 19-point deficit even with Lamello Ball limited by foul trouble to just 13 minutes through three quarters. This victory keeps them at 33 wins and 33 losses. Unlike their recent losses to playoff contenders like Miami and Phoenix, the Hornets struggled but pulled through against the lottery-bound Portland, squad. They nearly failed to hit triple digits and scoring for a second straight game but showed grid on the road. Coach Charles Lee held it as a true character win, crediting the team's off-season habits and ability to win in different ways. Players like Brandon Miller echoed that, stressing their focus on fighting back and executing down the stretch. In the third quarter, energy from Lucidia Vatte's rebounds and Miller's big plays sparked the turnaround while the fence held Portland to 19 points in the fourth.

1:01Lee also praised Ricky's con new weapon, Cyan James and Ryan Koutbrenner for growing in tough spots and embracing their roles. On ball, he noted huge strides in defense and transition play, fueled by his off-season commitment to fitness, availability, and extra gym time with teammates. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.