While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

The Hornets look like a much different team when Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller are all in the lineup.

Charlotte Top Performers Mark Williams – 31 points, 13 rebounds 12-14 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists Miles Bridges – 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists Brandon Miller – 20 points,