PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Charlotte Hornets achieved a thrilling 103-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, overcoming a significant 19-point deficit.
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 21 points and eight rebounds, while LaMelo Ball contributed 12 of his 14 points in a pivotal fourth quarter.
Kon Knueppel added 15 points and five rebounds, helping the Hornets improve their record to 33-33. Ryan Kalkbrenner also made an impact off the bench with 13 points and six rebounds as Charlotte rallied from a 43-24 deficit in the second quarter to secure the win.
Hornets’ Comeback Performance
The Hornets found themselves trailing significantly in the first half but demonstrated resilience by limiting the Trail Blazers to just 19 points in the final quarter. This defensive effort allowed Charlotte to regain control of the game late in the match.
Trail Blazers’ Struggles
Jerami Grant led the Trail Blazers with 24 points, shooting 70% from the field. Deni Avdija added 22 points, while Scoot Henderson contributed 14 points off the bench. Despite a strong first half that saw them leading by nine at halftime, Portland faltered in the second half due to cold shooting and critical late-game errors.
Upcoming Matches
The Hornets will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, while the Trail Blazers are set to host the Utah Jazz on Friday, as both teams look to improve their standings in the league.