Despite the absences of their three best markers (Lamelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller), who weigh approximately 70 points in accumulated, the Hornets gave a hard time to the Blazers, before finally bowing 102-97. It was the 4th Row of the Blazers victory, which perfectly negotiated this “road trip” in the south-east of the United States with two successes in Florida, and the latter in Charlotte.
Despite the activity of Nick Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie, Charles Lee's players fell in love with the start of the 4th quarter, and it is Anfernee Simons who will knock them out. While Charlotte led one point (81-80), the rear scored six points in a row, including a 3-point 9 meters after an offensive rebound torn off by Jerami Grant. Behind, Deni Advija offers a coastt-to-coast by slaloming between the Hornets. It is an 8-0 for Portland, which takes seven points ahead (88-81).
Charles Lee's time-time will not change anything, and the end of the match, minced by free throws, allows the Blazers to maintain an opponent for the second time in a row under the 100 points. It is Jerami Grant, a background line, who writes the basket that ends the hopes of Comeback des Hornets, for a final success 102-97.
What to remember
Clingan imposing. No Deandre Ayton in the heart of the Blazers racket, but the Rookie of Donovan Clingan. In attack, he distinguished himself by his activity in the offensive rebound with four sockets, for as many second chances. In defense, he is a real intimidator and beyond his four counters in just 18 minutes, he clearly forced the Hornets to think twice before entering.
The defense of the Blazers. With the Camara-Clingan-Grant trio, the Blazers have a “short front” capable of defending very well, and the most interesting perhaps is that their ability to succeed in “stops” offer fast play opportunities for Their rear clearly less interested in defense. This night, the Blazers scored 21 points on counterattack, against 8 for the Hornets.
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How to read the stats? Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; O = offensive rebound; D = defensive rebound; T = total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; +/- = Differential points when the player is on the field; Pts = points; EVAL: evaluation of the player calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
