The Hornets keep hitting

We don’t know if Comments by Charles Barkley are back on their heels, but the Hornets are full of confidence at the moment. Even before their big win against the SixersThe TV consultant said he was confident that “ (s)es Hornets Bobcats » participated in the final stages in the east.

« Honestly, I’d say stay hungry. Stay hungry, in the moment and focused match by match », Colin Sexton prefers to react cautiously. The latter finished with 10 points against the Sixers, with seven other players on the team with 10 or more points. Including the strong man of the night, Brandon Miller, author of 30 points (9/12 shooting including 6/9 from distance).

With this offensive arsenal, the Hornets snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Sixers, who were without Joel Embiid or Paul George. Charlotte hasn’t beaten Philly since 2022.

« We don’t really approach games with the idea that we’ve lost to them in the past. Our mindset for this match was obviously (to focus on) (Tirese) Makeia and (VJ) Edgecombe. And then, there are great players around them. It was just a matter of staying focused on the small details. », Coward Millermore smiling than usual at a press conference.

A smile that can be understood. His team remains on a three-game winning streak, and has won 8 of its last 13 appearances, including big wins in Oklahoma City (+27), Utah (+55), Los Angeles (+18), Denver (+23) and even Orlando (+27). With 19 wins and 28 losses, the Hornets remain 12th in the East, catching up with the Bucks (18-26) ahead of them. But Charles Lee is already happy with the current dynamic.

Another opponent under 100 points

« We’ve been a really resilient group all year, whether it’s dealing with injuries or hitting. I have the impression that we always manage to answer. So, even if the game was postponed due to the weather, we responded today with a great effort », the coach notes.

The latter also highlights the defensive effort produced by his team, who were once again able to limit their opponent below the 100-point mark. Like before the Jazz, Nuggets, Cavs or even Magic.

« It clearly shows the fighting spirit of the group, our understanding of the performance of defense systems. Offensively, I think our game continues to flourish due to the circulation of the ball. The ball is moving, the players are moving… 34 assists today on 47 scored baskets! I love what we bring to each other on both sides of the court; there is a real connection. »

Let’s see if this will be enough to realize Charles Barkley’s projection. ” I have a feeling we have to keep this anger going in order to win. Sometimes we can get the upper hand on teams but they will eventually react/ We have to continue to make sure their highlights don’t affect us either individually or collectively. », claims Collin Sexton.