Michael Jordan‘s Charlotte Hornets have had an unsatisfactory run at the points table this season. But, the team has managed to pull off an NBA record in their Friday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The current season has opened up doors for several NBA records. For instance, Luka Doncic‘s record-breaking triple-double and Donovan Mitchell‘s 70-pointer with the most number of assists. Similarly, the Hornets, struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference points table, managed to stun the Bucks. Notably, the Bucks are currently in the second position on the Eastern Conference points table. This massive feat left NBA fans in utter disbelief.
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Michael Jordan became the major shareholder of the Hornets in 2012. The most notable seasons came in 2015-16, where they maintained a 48-34 record in the regular season. Friday night’s dominant performance against the Bucks would have undoubtedly been a delight for Hornets fans.
Michael Jordan’s Hornets stun the Bucks
During the game, the Hornets went off to a flying start with 51 points in the first quarter. The first-quarter points tally tied with the NBA record for the most points in the first quarter. Previously the Golden State Warriors scored 51 points in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in 2019. Moreover, the Hornets secured a franchise record with 84 points in the first half. Hornets guard Terry Rozier scored 25 points in the first half, supported by LaMelo Ball with 19 points.
Following the impressive performance, fans flooded in with reactions. One user said, “There’s records being broken every night now cause there’s no defense anymore.” This win also broke the Hornet’s three-game losing streak.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
So did every team decide they wanted to stop playing defense the past week or so?
— KE 🇺🇸 (@YSN_Honcho_) January 7, 2023
What happened to the Bucks defense??
— The Second Noel 🎄 (@Fodaycious) January 7, 2023
There’s records being broken every night now cause there’s no defense anymore
— O.Rod (@o_rod_jr) January 7, 2023
And they’re the worst offensive team in the league
— Jaiden Scherr (@jaidenascherr) January 7, 2023
Rozier always cooks bucks I swear
— 👁️⃤ (@AKUMP0_SZN) January 7, 2023
Defense in the NBA is extinct
— Max Powers (@MaxPowers44) January 7, 2023
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In the end, the Hornets managed a comfortable victory against the Bucks 109-138. Terry Rozier led from the front with 39 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists supported by LaMelo Ball with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 12 assists. The Hornets are now in 14th place on the Eastern Conference table with an 11-29 record.
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The Charlotte Hornets’ performance against the Bucks may stand as a morale booster for the entire franchise. What did you make of the massive win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.