Hornets Must Fix Fourth Quarter To Stop Losing Streak
If they can limit their own mistakes and let their stars play, they might finally stop the road losing streak.
Key points
- The team led entering the fourth quarter against Phoenix but still lost the game.
- Despite these missing pieces, the Hornets still have a chance to win if they can avoid the mental mistakes that have plagued them.
- Even though the Hornets dominated the glass by winning the rebounding battle 52-31, the turnover battle was a disaster at -19.
The only way to stop this road losing streak is to protect the ball and hold on when the clock winds down.
Through 12 games this season, the Hornets are now -84 in the fourth quarter.
Additional details
- The Hornets need to use their size and energy to wear down the home team.
- Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The team has not outscored an opponent in the final period for six straight games, a stat that kills any chance of winning close contests.
- In the recent loss to Phoenix, Charlotte committed 27 turnovers while the Suns only made 12 more field goals because of those mistakes.
- Per FOX Sports, the Clippers also lost Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser to injuries that keep them on the sidelines.
- Injuries Hit Both Sides Hard Both teams are dealing with significant injury issues that change how the game will play out.
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