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The Charlotte Hornets (7-20) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (17-12) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Tuesday December 26, 2023
Charlotte Hornets 93, Los Angeles Clippers 93 (Q4 6:37)
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George scored or assisted on all 3 baskets of this 6-0 game-tying run for LA. It’s actually maddening how you can see the switch go up in real time.
Hornets play hard. LA understanding the assignment now, maybe.
93-93 with 6:59 left to play – 12:28 AM
Paul George scored or assisted on all 3 baskets of this 6-0 game-tying run for LA. It’s actually maddening how you can see the switch go up in real time.
Hornets play hard. LA understanding the assignment now, maybe.
93-93 with 6:59 left to play – 12:28 AM


Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Comin’ in HOT 🥵
@IshSmith x @PJWashington | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/ZhaFTdiKER – 12:23 AM
Comin’ in HOT 🥵
@IshSmith x @PJWashington | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/ZhaFTdiKER – 12:23 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
And for some reason, Daniel Theis got a tech.
Didn’t cost Clippers a point since Rozier missed the FT – 12:22 AM
And for some reason, Daniel Theis got a tech.
Didn’t cost Clippers a point since Rozier missed the FT – 12:22 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Unserious basketball has returned to LA
8-0 Hornets run
91-84 Hornets lead
17-point turnaround in about 6 minutes.
Your reminder that LAC has lost 12 of their last 13 games without Kawhi. The exception is this game: pic.twitter.com/Gw1FIpeYbT – 12:21 AM
Unserious basketball has returned to LA
8-0 Hornets run
91-84 Hornets lead
17-point turnaround in about 6 minutes.
Your reminder that LAC has lost 12 of their last 13 games without Kawhi. The exception is this game: pic.twitter.com/Gw1FIpeYbT – 12:21 AM


Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Don’t go to bed yet! We’ve got 12 more mins. 😤
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/9DY09xULhP – 12:16 AM
Don’t go to bed yet! We’ve got 12 more mins. 😤
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/9DY09xULhP – 12:16 AM



Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Every Clippers game without Kawhi Leonard is the same. They play like the adult in the room is gone.
LA leads 82-80, but the lead was as large as 10 and Harden has yet to sit. They’re going to need Paul George to get in the paint and accept buckets and FTs or this is a coin flip – 12:15 AM
Every Clippers game without Kawhi Leonard is the same. They play like the adult in the room is gone.
LA leads 82-80, but the lead was as large as 10 and Harden has yet to sit. They’re going to need Paul George to get in the paint and accept buckets and FTs or this is a coin flip – 12:15 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers have let the Hornets continually hang around through three quarters, LAC’s lead down to 82-80 entering the fourth. Charlotte shot 10-17 inside the arc during the third quarter. – 12:14 AM
Clippers have let the Hornets continually hang around through three quarters, LAC’s lead down to 82-80 entering the fourth. Charlotte shot 10-17 inside the arc during the third quarter. – 12:14 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Gordon Hayward is out for the rest of tonight’s game due to a left calf strain, per Hornets. – 12:14 AM
Gordon Hayward is out for the rest of tonight’s game due to a left calf strain, per Hornets. – 12:14 AM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets forward Gordon Hayward left in the 3Q of tonight’s game at LAC with a left calf strain. He will not return. – 12:12 AM
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets forward Gordon Hayward left in the 3Q of tonight’s game at LAC with a left calf strain. He will not return. – 12:12 AM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Harden with the good looks 🤝
PG with the nice finish 👌 pic.twitter.com/io92ZOyoNB – 12:09 AM
Harden with the good looks 🤝
PG with the nice finish 👌 pic.twitter.com/io92ZOyoNB – 12:09 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
These Zu free throws are so unfortunate.
For as effective as Zu is in scoring position, the turnover rate and subpar free throw shooting cap his already limited upside.
LA takes a timeout after two missed Zu FTs and a Zu turnover that led to a Washington fast break. – 12:08 AM
These Zu free throws are so unfortunate.
For as effective as Zu is in scoring position, the turnover rate and subpar free throw shooting cap his already limited upside.
LA takes a timeout after two missed Zu FTs and a Zu turnover that led to a Washington fast break. – 12:08 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Wow they called James Harden for the drive arm bar club. Steve Kerr would be pleased – 12:05 AM
Wow they called James Harden for the drive arm bar club. Steve Kerr would be pleased – 12:05 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That was a Paul George alley-oop all the way and … yeah.
We got to get PG back on the football field, the wide receiver work needs a tune up.
Also
Paul George is still in foul trouble – 12:03 AM
That was a Paul George alley-oop all the way and … yeah.
We got to get PG back on the football field, the wide receiver work needs a tune up.
Also
Paul George is still in foul trouble – 12:03 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hornets have made 4 shots outside the paint in first 6 minutes of this 3rd quarter after making only 2 the entire 1st half
But even though Hornets are making shots, LA is defending paint better and used a 10-2 run to lead 70-63. See how that works lol…
5:59 left 3rd quarter – 11:59 PM
Hornets have made 4 shots outside the paint in first 6 minutes of this 3rd quarter after making only 2 the entire 1st half
But even though Hornets are making shots, LA is defending paint better and used a 10-2 run to lead 70-63. See how that works lol…
5:59 left 3rd quarter – 11:59 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
You think you’ve blown by James Harden, and then he hits you with the chop down. A lot like Eric Gordon – 11:54 PM
You think you’ve blown by James Harden, and then he hits you with the chop down. A lot like Eric Gordon – 11:54 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
He’s BACK 🙌
@cody_martin15 | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/yngNSSu1xr – 11:43 PM
He’s BACK 🙌
@cody_martin15 | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/yngNSSu1xr – 11:43 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
All-star behavior
20 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB Harden in the first half.
🔗: on.nba.com/3RwxaqF pic.twitter.com/h4z9U9hKZF – 11:40 PM


20 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB Harden in the first half.
🔗: on.nba.com/3RwxaqF pic.twitter.com/h4z9U9hKZF – 11:40 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hornets have 42 paint points. Clippers were basically the Indiana Pacers in that first half defensively.
Most paint points Clippers have allowed in any half all season. They’re playing a team that can’t shoot, but this is why idc if you tell me a team “got hot” — no. Defend. – 11:39 PM
Hornets have 42 paint points. Clippers were basically the Indiana Pacers in that first half defensively.
Most paint points Clippers have allowed in any half all season. They’re playing a team that can’t shoot, but this is why idc if you tell me a team “got hot” — no. Defend. – 11:39 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers lead Hornets, 55-50, at the half. Harden is the only Clipper in double figures with 20 points. Turnovers (8) and their interior defense have been a problem early on. – 11:37 PM
Clippers lead Hornets, 55-50, at the half. Harden is the only Clipper in double figures with 20 points. Turnovers (8) and their interior defense have been a problem early on. – 11:37 PM



Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA leads Hornets 55-50 at halftime
James Harden has 20 points.
3-point shooting!
– Hornets: 1/12
– Harden: 5/8
– Rest of Clippers: 2/9
That’s pretty much the game. Relatively uninspiring umoja game overall – 11:34 PM
LA leads Hornets 55-50 at halftime
James Harden has 20 points.
3-point shooting!
– Hornets: 1/12
– Harden: 5/8
– Rest of Clippers: 2/9
That’s pretty much the game. Relatively uninspiring umoja game overall – 11:34 PM


Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers lead 55-50 at halftime against Charlotte. They’ve led by as many as 10 points but haven’t found that extra separation yet — 8 turnovers has something to do with that. Harden and PG each have 3 turnovers. Charlotte has five more shot attempts. – 11:33 PM
Clippers lead 55-50 at halftime against Charlotte. They’ve led by as many as 10 points but haven’t found that extra separation yet — 8 turnovers has something to do with that. Harden and PG each have 3 turnovers. Charlotte has five more shot attempts. – 11:33 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden has been the best player on the floor during the first half, with 20 points on 6-10 shooting, including 5 threes on 8 attempts. The Hornets are 1-12 from 3. The rest of the Clippers are 2-9 from three. – 11:32 PM
James Harden has been the best player on the floor during the first half, with 20 points on 6-10 shooting, including 5 threes on 8 attempts. The Hornets are 1-12 from 3. The rest of the Clippers are 2-9 from three. – 11:32 PM



Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue calls a timeout after Martin hits Charlotte’s second jump shot of the game
(seriously, Cody Martin is 2/2 on FGs outside paint, rest of Hornets are 0/14)
LA leads 47-41 with 3:12 left in 1st half. James Harden had a 4-point play through Martin to bolster lead – 11:26 PM
Tyronn Lue calls a timeout after Martin hits Charlotte’s second jump shot of the game
(seriously, Cody Martin is 2/2 on FGs outside paint, rest of Hornets are 0/14)
LA leads 47-41 with 3:12 left in 1st half. James Harden had a 4-point play through Martin to bolster lead – 11:26 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Cody Martin is only playing his 9th game since the start of the 2022-23 season, missing a lot of time to knee issues
But he just crownt Ivica Zubac, so he’s healthy now #WhenInDoubtDunk – 11:23 PM
Cody Martin is only playing his 9th game since the start of the 2022-23 season, missing a lot of time to knee issues
But he just crownt Ivica Zubac, so he’s healthy now #WhenInDoubtDunk – 11:23 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Look at Kobe Brown man. Stealing the ball from NBA Champion Ish Smith and getting a layup to push LA lead to 41-33. Very nice development in all 3 phases (defense, offense, special teams) from the rookie
Timeout Hornets, 5:42 left in 1st half – 11:19 PM
Look at Kobe Brown man. Stealing the ball from NBA Champion Ish Smith and getting a layup to push LA lead to 41-33. Very nice development in all 3 phases (defense, offense, special teams) from the rookie
Timeout Hornets, 5:42 left in 1st half – 11:19 PM



Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Charlotte leads LA 27-26 after one quarter. Three combined free throw attempts in the quarter to nine turnovers (six belonging to LAC). One of the few outright positives for the Clippers was that Harden has been his most aggressive version from the jump. – 11:07 PM
Charlotte leads LA 27-26 after one quarter. Three combined free throw attempts in the quarter to nine turnovers (six belonging to LAC). One of the few outright positives for the Clippers was that Harden has been his most aggressive version from the jump. – 11:07 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hornets lead 27-26 after one quarter of play
That is despite Hornets missing every shot they took outside the paint until Cody Martin’s 3 in final minute.
LA’s defense is not good at all rn. Have already allowed 24 points in the paint to a team that can only score inside. – 11:06 PM
Hornets lead 27-26 after one quarter of play
That is despite Hornets missing every shot they took outside the paint until Cody Martin’s 3 in final minute.
LA’s defense is not good at all rn. Have already allowed 24 points in the paint to a team that can only score inside. – 11:06 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hornets lead 22-20 with 2:30 left in 1st quarter
We’re getting the version of Paul George where every shot taken is outside the paint and his passes are misadventures. PG can beat any defender Hornets throw on him and get any shot he wants. But he has to take the damn blessing. – 10:59 PM
Hornets lead 22-20 with 2:30 left in 1st quarter
We’re getting the version of Paul George where every shot taken is outside the paint and his passes are misadventures. PG can beat any defender Hornets throw on him and get any shot he wants. But he has to take the damn blessing. – 10:59 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Steve Clifford is challenging Miles Bridges foul while defending Ivica Zubac dunk attempt – 10:50 PM
Steve Clifford is challenging Miles Bridges foul while defending Ivica Zubac dunk attempt – 10:50 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA leads Hornets 13-12 in the first five minutes tonight
Hornets went on 6-0 run — this team is trying to drive, kick, drive again. Consider this Ja Morant prep for Friday. Clippers need to sit down and guard, simple as that
On other end — PG already has 3 corner attempts lol – 10:49 PM
LA leads Hornets 13-12 in the first five minutes tonight
Hornets went on 6-0 run — this team is trying to drive, kick, drive again. Consider this Ja Morant prep for Friday. Clippers need to sit down and guard, simple as that
On other end — PG already has 3 corner attempts lol – 10:49 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets are 1.5 games back of the Timberwolves and the 1 seed and play seven of their next nine games at home — opponents include the Hornets, Pistons and Jazz. pic.twitter.com/TlhDkEr4Fw – 10:33 PM
Nuggets are 1.5 games back of the Timberwolves and the 1 seed and play seven of their next nine games at home — opponents include the Hornets, Pistons and Jazz. pic.twitter.com/TlhDkEr4Fw – 10:33 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here’s Hornets head coach Steve Clifford on injured Clippers center Mason Plumlee — it’s been a year since Clippers and Hornets met, so this is the first time Clifford has been able to talk to us about him in LA pic.twitter.com/5a4wX0I21k – 10:27 PM
Here’s Hornets head coach Steve Clifford on injured Clippers center Mason Plumlee — it’s been a year since Clippers and Hornets met, so this is the first time Clifford has been able to talk to us about him in LA pic.twitter.com/5a4wX0I21k – 10:27 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here’s Kawhi Leonard’s hip injury from last week in Dallas, Leonard saying he was good that night when I asked him, and where we are six days later with Leonard being ruled out on a questionable tag for the third time pic.twitter.com/9sCCuQt60l – 10:23 PM
Here’s Kawhi Leonard’s hip injury from last week in Dallas, Leonard saying he was good that night when I asked him, and where we are six days later with Leonard being ruled out on a questionable tag for the third time pic.twitter.com/9sCCuQt60l – 10:23 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The Buzz Boyz have arrived.
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🆚 @LAClippers
10:30PM ET
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/KRBQLRGfnk – 10:12 PM
The Buzz Boyz have arrived.
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🆚 @LAClippers

📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/KRBQLRGfnk – 10:12 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 12/26
LAC
Paul George
Amir Coffey
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
CHA
Gordon Hayward
Miles Bridges
Nick Smith Jr.
Bryce McGowens
Terry Rozier – 10:04 PM
STARTERS 12/26
LAC
Paul George
Amir Coffey
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
CHA
Gordon Hayward
Miles Bridges
Nick Smith Jr.
Bryce McGowens
Terry Rozier – 10:04 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
The Pistons have more losses (28) than the Thunder, Rockets or Hornets have games (27) this season. pic.twitter.com/SNgafuUYV9 – 9:55 PM
The Pistons have more losses (28) than the Thunder, Rockets or Hornets have games (27) this season. pic.twitter.com/SNgafuUYV9 – 9:55 PM


Charlotte Hornets @hornets
These five tonight
@CrumblCookies | crumblcookies.com pic.twitter.com/f23pNWJXs1 – 9:53 PM
These five tonight

@CrumblCookies | crumblcookies.com pic.twitter.com/f23pNWJXs1 – 9:53 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
No Shnacks legend LaMelo Ball. Looks like he could be nearing a return in early January pic.twitter.com/FLs0LWNcNv – 9:46 PM
No Shnacks legend LaMelo Ball. Looks like he could be nearing a return in early January pic.twitter.com/FLs0LWNcNv – 9:46 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mason Plumlee says that he hopes to be back “in the next week or so”
*I personally have no intentions of acknowledging 2024 until Monday 12am lol – 9:22 PM
Mason Plumlee says that he hopes to be back “in the next week or so”
*I personally have no intentions of acknowledging 2024 until Monday 12am lol – 9:22 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Brandon Miller and Mark Williams are out for Charlotte. Steve Clifford says LaMelo Ball has been doing work on court but he did not have a timetable for return. – 9:06 PM
Brandon Miller and Mark Williams are out for Charlotte. Steve Clifford says LaMelo Ball has been doing work on court but he did not have a timetable for return. – 9:06 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Brandon Miller is out tonight at LA
Mark Williams also out
Bryce McGowens will start with Nick Richards, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges
LA will start James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Amir Coffey, Ivica Zubac – 9:03 PM
Brandon Miller is out tonight at LA
Mark Williams also out
Bryce McGowens will start with Nick Richards, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges
LA will start James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Amir Coffey, Ivica Zubac – 9:03 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Ty Lue said Kawhi is progressing but still day to day after suffering a hip contusion.
“He’s just not ready yet,” Lue said. – 9:02 PM
Ty Lue said Kawhi is progressing but still day to day after suffering a hip contusion.
“He’s just not ready yet,” Lue said. – 9:02 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi Leonard will not play tonight vs. Charlotte, the third game he will miss. – 9:00 PM
Kawhi Leonard will not play tonight vs. Charlotte, the third game he will miss. – 9:00 PM


Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard remains out but is considered day to day, per Ty Lue. – 8:50 PM
Kawhi Leonard remains out but is considered day to day, per Ty Lue. – 8:50 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard is out tonight vs Hornets
3 straight absences due to hip contusion.
T Lue says he is still day to day. – 8:50 PM
Kawhi Leonard is out tonight vs Hornets
3 straight absences due to hip contusion.
T Lue says he is still day to day. – 8:50 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Brandon Miller is here. Listed as questionable due to Peyton Watson stepping on his ankle Saturday. pic.twitter.com/QNuPuotqCp – 8:39 PM
Brandon Miller is here. Listed as questionable due to Peyton Watson stepping on his ankle Saturday. pic.twitter.com/QNuPuotqCp – 8:39 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
We will hear about Kawhi Leonard shortly
No, I have not seen him yet today – 8:36 PM
We will hear about Kawhi Leonard shortly
No, I have not seen him yet today – 8:36 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
With the Hornets being on a 6 game west coast road trip I’m unlikely to be tuning in live but will be catching up with all the games within 48 hours.
First up, the Clippers tonight – 6:42 PM
With the Hornets being on a 6 game west coast road trip I’m unlikely to be tuning in live but will be catching up with all the games within 48 hours.
First up, the Clippers tonight – 6:42 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Feelin’ fresh to start the road trip.
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/sqIjsChbF3 – 4:53 PM
Feelin’ fresh to start the road trip.
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/sqIjsChbF3 – 4:53 PM




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