Charlotte makes franchise history with a 3-point barrage
The Charlotte Hornets the networks are officially on. In a season where wins have been hard to come by, the Hornets have found their rhythm from deep, setting a new franchise record with seven straight games of 15 or more three-pointers.
The historic streak was ended, at least for now, during Saturday’s 112-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. While the Hornets (12-23) have struggled to find consistency in the win column, their perimeter shooting has become a legitimate weapon.
Against Chicago, they knocked down exactly 15 3-pointers in 41 attempts (36.6%), maintaining their streak. This sharp shooting streak began with a horrendous 22-game performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers and hasn’t slowed down since.
Over the past seven contests, Charlotte has been a nightmare for opposing perimeter defenses, dropping 20 on the Washington Wizards, 19 on the Orlando Magic and 17 on the Milwaukee Bucks.
In the record-breaking win against the Bulls, it was a group effort. Miles Bridges led the way with 26 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on three shots from downtown. The second year stands out Brandon Miller chipped in with 22 points, including a team-high four 3-pointers.
Even LaMelo Ball, who managed his business, went into action with 17 points and three of his triples. Rookie sensation Kon Knueppel continued his strong debut campaign, adding 18 points and two 3-pointers.
Head coach Charles Lee gave his young team the green light and they are rewarding that faith with historic volume. In a league dominated by the 3-ball, the Hornets are proving they can shoot with the best of them. If they can pair this elite gap with a few more defensive stops, this rebuild could turn a corner faster than expected.
2026-01-06 02:24:00
