About this episode
The Charlotte Hornets STAY the hottest team in the NBA, extending their winning streak to seven games after a gritty 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was far from a masterpiece early on, as the team trailed by as many as 22 points while struggling to find any rhythm from the perimeter. However, the story of the night centers on the resilience of LaMelo Ball. After a frightening first-quarter collision with head coach Charles Lee that left him bleeding under the eye, Ball returned to the floor to spearhead a second-half surge, showcasing a level of physical maturity and leadership that has the league taking notice.Grant Williams also turned in his finest performance since returning from injury, providing the necessary scoring punch and defensive pestilence required to bottle up Zion Williamson. We look at how the frontcourt rotation, including Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate, dominated the glass to seal the win. With the NBA trade deadline just three days away, we also speculate on whether this current roster will stay intact or if certain players just suited up in a Hornets jersey for the final time. This wasn't just another win; it was a statement about the culture Charles Lee is building in Charlotte and the team's legitimate aspirations for a postseason push.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornetsBecome an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day Free Trial): https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonhornetsLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAGet Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.comGet more Walker on Wes and Walker 12-3pm on WFNZ 92.7 FM? Follow Locked On Hornets on TwitterLocked On Hornets https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornetsWalker Mehl https://twitter.com/WalkerMehlDoug Branson https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOHFor your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective.Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Mint MobileTurn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint.Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://MINTMOBILE.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Disclaimer: Limited time offer. Upfront paymen
