Hornets' Offensive Power on Display
The Charlotte Hornets, the NBA's top offense since January 1st, edged Portland 97-95 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRiLo_Cp6B8]. Their road record stands at 18-16.
Portland's Anfernee Simons missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Charlotte guard Brandon Miller led all scorers with 27 points. Charlotte has gone 21-8 since January 1st, fueled by a 119.1 offensive rating during that span. This is a significant jump from their season average. The Hornets' improved offense coincides with the increased role of rookie Brandon Miller. Miller's scoring output has steadily increased since the start of the season.
