Hornets Crush Jazz 126-103, Utah Faces Third Straight Loss

BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Utah Jazz with a resounding 126-103 victory on November 5, 2023, marking Utah’s third consecutive loss. This decisive defeat underscores the Jazz’s struggles, as they failed to keep pace with the high-energy Hornets.

Hornets star Miles Bridges led the charge with an impressive 29 points, while rookie Kon Knueppel shone brightly, contributing a career-high 24 points. Backup center Moussa Diabate made a significant impact, racking up 17 points and 12 rebounds, energizing the Charlotte crowd at the Spectrum Center.

The Hornets, who played without key players Brandon Miller (shoulder subluxation) and LaMelo Ball (ankle impingement), showcased their depth as Sion James, Knueppel’s former Duke teammate, also achieved a career milestone with 15 points.

This matchup was never in doubt, as Charlotte raced out to a commanding 39-25 lead by the end of the first quarter, extending their advantage to as much as 28 points before halftime. The Hornets hit 12 of 26 three-point attempts in the first half, while the Jazz struggled, making just 4 of 20 from beyond the arc.

The Jazz attempted to rally in the second half, narrowing the gap to 16 points late in the third quarter. However, Diabate’s tenacity, typified by a buzzer-beater offensive rebound, shifted momentum back to the Hornets, sealing the game decisively.

In a disappointing turn for the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George led their team with 29 and 25 points, respectively, but it was not enough to overcome the Hornets’ relentless offense.

The Jazz will look to rebound as they face the Boston Celtics in their next game on Monday night. Fans will be watching closely to see if Utah can turn around their fortunes after this tough road loss.

Stay tuned for more updates as the NBA season progresses!