It’s coach James Borrego’s job not to run what’s left of the Charlotte Hornets into the ground.
It was sort of Terry Rozier’s job Sunday to tell Borrego not to worry about that.
“We need this one,” Rozier told Borrego before Sunday’s 109-101 home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. “You ride me as much as you need to get this one.”
Rozier personally dragged the Hornets to their first victory in five games. Not only did Rozier play 40 of a possible 48 minutes, but he was central to everything this team needed to eke out a victory.