“We really found our identity”

it’s over THE Hornets have overtaken the Bulls in the standings to win 10th place, which is synonymous with “playing in” at the end of the season. Charles Lee’s football players signed in Atlanta 9th win in a rowsomething never before seen for the franchise since 1999, and in the racket, Moussa Diabate he had several dunks in “money time” and finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

“It’s great and I’m very happy it’s working” responded the Frenchman about that double-double. “Obviously, I think a lot of it comes from the work I’ve put in, and I’m really grateful that the fans can recognize my value.”

What does he think about this current nine-game winning streak? “I think we’ve really found our identity. That’s pretty much it. What we’ve been saying all summer is really starting to show now. Play fast, run the court, communicate well on defense, be physical and active. It’s all coming together.” assures insider Charlotte, who got mixed up with Onyeka Okongwu.

In November, the team recorded a record of 4 wins and 14 losses, and they were promised another season at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The team now has the best current streak in the entire NBA, and the best differential in the league since Christmas!

Confidence is contagious

“I’d say having some healthy players back obviously helped” analyzes Charles Lee. “But even when we weren’t at full strength, the players who were there were already building good habits. Then, when everyone came back, our daily process remained at a very high level. We have to take our hats off to the players, to the whole organization, to the effort they put in. Everyone still believes in it and is moving forward. The state of mind has not changed, whether it’s mental strength after this win, whether it’s building mental strength. competitors.

And what does he particularly remember from this victory against the Hawks, kidnapped for “money time”, away from home?

“It shows a certain level of trust, mutual trust between the players. But also the ability to know that we have enough tools in the bag: talent, tactical plans, systems solutions” replies Charlotte’s coach. “It gives them the mental freedom to play. I’m proud of them. We learn a lot along the way. The way we started the season, obstacles, absences, falling behind in the quarter, whatever… Guys always find a way to respond. And that’s exactly what this match was: a fight. And I was happy that our players came out victorious.”