Short-Handed Hornets Survive and Advance in Detroit
It wasn’t the prettiest of offensive performances, but the Hornets still found a way to squeak out a three-point road win in Detroit on Tuesday night. Rookie LaMelo Ball returned to his pre-injury form with 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Caleb Martin (season-high-tying 17 points), Brad Wanamaker (season-high 15 points) and Jalen McDaniels (first career double-double) all rose to the occasion in the victory. Even without Gordon Hayward, Devonte’ Graham, PJ Washington, Miles Bridges and Cody Martin, the Hornets capitalized on a handful of offensive areas (second-chance, fast-break, free throws), putting up just enough points to win.