Hornets 5TH STRAIGHT win | Bench Unit ERUPTS | Bees BUZZ to .500

The Charlotte Hornets are officially back at .500, riding a five-game win streak after overpowering the injury-plagued Dallas Mavericks with a 117-90 victory. Host Doug Branson unpacks how Charlotte reached this milestone for the first time since 2022, spotlighting the electrifying home crowd, renewed team energy, and standout performances from both veterans and the bench. Brandon Miller, despite foul trouble, led a balanced scoring attack and showed the kind of maturity that has the league paying attention. Meanwhile, the bench—powered by Grant Williams’ outside shooting, Sion James’ highlight dunks, and another efficient outing from Josh Green—was instrumental in putting the game out of reach, as the Hornets put eight players in double figures.

Listen for key insights on the foul discrepancy that saw Dallas take 42 free throws, the defensive adjustments that helped Charlotte pull away in the third quarter, and why this ‘ugly win’ might be just what the Hornets need heading into a crucial matchup with Boston. Plus, Doug Branson shares reactions from the Sicko Brigade, sheds light on season storylines including early struggles and the impact of health, and celebrates the togetherness propelling Charlotte’s playoff hopes. Find out what’s next for LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and the rest of the roster as they chase a potential six seed and reflect on a wild turnaround from the depths of the season.

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00:00 Hornets Reach .500 & Win Streak Recap
10:51 Team Depth & Bench Impact
25:11 Sicko Brigade Fan Reactions
34:56 Playoff Race Outlook & Final Thoughts
37:41 Next Up: Boston Celtics Preview

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20 comments

  4. 42 FTs for the Mavs. Craziness. 24 more than the Hornets shot. Doesn't matter 30 point dub, the refs couldn't save ya Dallas

  9. The refs WANTED to give this game to the Mavs AGAIN but just couldn't! Too good too fast, and the Mavs had too many injuries. WE CAN'T BE STOPPED!

  10. Tre need to go to the swarm. He need playpractice.. He is the only guy with no confidence in the team… He need time to find his game before the injury. Bring Liam for tre in the squad.

  13. idk if I need to be an nba gm or maybe sent to a mental hospital but I was still betting on the hornets to win the eastern conference when they were 13-23 😅

  19. Ive been a hornets fan since 1992 as a 7 year old in new Zealand, its been tough going lol but i felt last season if we could turn those close losses into wins wed have a chance on the playoffs, then this season starting with all those injuries i thought we would have to wait until next season, but this year could be our year to make a statement

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