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Hornets Humiliate Jazz in Record 150-95 Blowout
11 Jan
Summary
- Hornets achieved a 47-point lead by halftime.
- Charlotte's 45-point three-point advantage in the first half was decisive.
- Injured players Ryan Kalbrenner and Grant Williams returned for Charlotte.
The Charlotte Hornets decisively routed the Utah Jazz with a 150-95 score on Saturday night, marking a significant bounce-back performance after recent close losses. The Hornets established an overwhelming 47-point lead by halftime, showcasing their offensive power.
Charlotte's dominance was particularly evident in their first-half three-point shooting, where they outscored the Jazz by 45 points. The return of Ryan Kalbrenner and Grant Williams from injuries provided a crucial boost, with Williams hitting consecutive three-pointers to cap a significant run early in the game.
The Utah Jazz, playing without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen and center Jusuf Nurkic, struggled to contain the Hornets' offense. Despite a late surge by Utah at the end of the first half, the deficit was insurmountable, leading to the decisive loss.
