Charlotte Hornets are set to showcase a revamped lineup, distinct from the one that secured victory against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota team.
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On Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets are set to showcase a revamped lineup, distinct from the one that secured victory against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota team on Monday. In a move finalized on Tuesday, the Hornets decided to trade prolific scorer Terry Rozier to Miami in exchange for seasoned point guard Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick. The reconfigured squad will make their debut in Detroit on Wednesday, marking the team’s first game following this significant trade.
Despite contributing only 11 points in the Hornets’ triumphant 128-125 win against the Timberwolves, Terry Rozier maintains a season average of 23.2 points and 6.6 assists. The decision to make the trade was driven by the team’s objective to free up cap space and acquire a valuable future asset, considering Kyle Lowry’s expiring contract.
Securing only their 10th victory on Monday, Charlotte faced a formidable challenge as they overcame Karl-Anthony Towns’ franchise-record 62 points and battled back from an 18-point deficit. The Hornets showcased their resilience by outscoring the Timberwolves 36-18 in a thrilling fourth quarter.
For the Hornets, Hayward (calf injury) and Williams (back injury) will not be playing the game. Besides, Martin (knee injury) and Richards (ankle injury) could also miss out. As for the Pistons, Cazalon (ankle injury), Cunningham (knee injury), and Morris (muscle injury) are questionable for the game.
Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges, the dynamic forward duo, collectively contributed 55 points to Charlotte’s score, while point guard LaMelo Ball showcased his playmaking prowess by delivering 13 assists with only one turnover.
Earlier in the season, one of the Pistons’ rare victories came at the expense of Charlotte, as Alec Burks notched 24 points in a 111-99 triumph on October 27.
The Pistons are entering the matchup with consecutive home losses to Milwaukee, experiencing a thrilling 141-135 shootout on Saturday and a 122-113 decision on Monday. Despite holding an early fourth-quarter lead in the rematch, Detroit faced difficulties and ultimately faltered during the critical moments of the game.
In the defeat on Saturday, Ausar Thompson, the lottery pick, showcased his scoring prowess with 22 points. On Monday, Sasser, a late first-round selection, experienced a breakthrough, delivering an impressive performance by contributing 23 points.
It’s worth noting that Sasser had not surpassed the 11-point mark in scoring since November 30 before his standout game on Monday.
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