The NBA Eastern Conference makes it clear that anything is possible, including Charlotte Hornets returning to the playoffs for the third time in ten years. Out of control LaMelo ball Michael Jordan’s franchise is fifth and shows that they can strive for the postseason.
On Saturday night, the Hornets faced the Toronto Raptors, an opponent who was always tough despite not being at their best. Ball and company benefited from the absences of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby and they took the 114-104 victory. Most striking of the night, however, took place in the first room.
In times when all teams live on three point shooting and Golden State Warriors was ranked as one of the best in that regard for having Stephen Curry, Charlotte was left with a record that San Francisco does not haveThe Hornets tied the all-time record for the number of long-range shots made in a quarter.
Charlotte Hornets made NBA history
Charlotte Hornets made 11 3-pointers in the first set to tie the NBA’s all-time record that belonged to two other teams: Milwaukee Bucks, March 2006 and Cleveland Cavaliers, January 2010. It wasn’t just those, in total, they made 21 3-pointers from 49 attempts to take the win with ten points.
How could it be otherwise the top scorer of the evening was LaMelo Ball. The rookie was dispatched with 23 points (6/9 from long range), plus 9 rebounds, 6 assists, a block and a bargain. Ball was well guided by the 17 Terry Rozier and Devonte ‘Graham to continue hoping for the playoffs.