Hornets Snap Playoff Drought with Home Win

0:00On March 18, the Charlotte Hornets kicked off their longest homestand of the season with a convincing 136-106 win over a shorthanded Miami Heat Team. Sitting at 35 wins and 34 losses, their holding 10th place in the Eastern Conference with just 13 games left. That victory puts them two and a half games behind Philadelphia for better play and positioning and Coach Charles Lee is stressing total focus too. Back more wins and snap their long playoff drought. Lamello Ball led the charge, nearly posting a triple double with 30 points, 13 assists and 6 rebounds. He shot efficiently from the field and stepped up defensively, helping the team lock in after half time. With the full roster mostly healthy, Lee now has tough choices on rotations, pushing reserves to earn minutes through defense, rebounding and overall. Impact The 20-year-old Spectrum Center, drawing 19,478 for the 16th sellout of the season, tying

1:01a franchise record. Players fed off that energy, saying it gives them an extra boost, especially with the crowd roaring on close calls. Forward Musa Diabade of Woody recent foul trouble, playing 31 minutes for 8 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. He's also powering through Ramadan fasting, focusing on smarter play and mental toughness to stay on the court without excuses. This home stand could shape their final standing, so expect the Hornets to keep grinding game by game, with that home crowd behind them.