An Kemba-less Charlotte
Hornets lost to the Boston Celtics Friday night, 96 to 88. Extended Charlotte’s
losing streak to four games, while Boston snapped a three-game losing streak. Kemba
Walker did not play in Friday’s game due to personal reasons but is expected to be back with the team Saturday while Isaiah
Thomas came back after missing four games due to a strained right groin. For most
the first half, it was a back and fourth game until Charlotte closed out on a
14 to 4 run to lead at halftime, 50 to 41. At one point in the third quarter
Charlotte led 60 to 48, but Boston would surge back and at the end of the third
quarter it would be all tied up 69 all. Boston would outscore Charlotte 55 to 38
in the second half and hold the Hornets to 13 field goals in the second half.
The MVP for this game for the Hornets would be Nicolas
Batum with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assist and was also 8 for 8 at the free-throw
line. He played excellent, taking Kemba Walker spot as Hornets top scorer. Other
top scorers for the Hornets are Marvin Williams with 12 points 6 rebounds,
Ramon Sessions with 13 points 6 rebounds 6 assists, Marco Belinelli with 11
points. Roy Hibbert did not play in Friday game, Spencer Hawes took his spot in
the lineup. Frank Kaminsky is still in a slump, only shooting 3 for 10 for 7
points. He needs to start stepping up and either drive to the basket and
getting foul and shot free-throws or post up cause personally I think he has
some decent posts moves but he rather just stand on the three-point line and
shoot three’s which is terrible for a shooter when he’s in a slump like he is
right now. Top scorers for the Celtics are Isaiah Thomas with 26 points 5
assists, Al Horford with 18 points 8 rebounds 5 assists and Avery Bradley with
12 points and 7 rebounds. Charlotte Hornets (14-13) play Saturday night at Atlanta
Hawks, there last game on this 5-game road trip.
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