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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Questionable to face Golden State
Connaughton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Connaughton is dealing with left ankle soreness and is in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's contest. However, the veteran forward hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Nov. 19, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the Charlotte rotation.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Another absence coming
Kalkbrenner (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State.
Wednesday will mark a fifth straight absence for the rookie big man. Friday's game against Milwaukee is his next chance to return from an elbow sprain. Moussa Diabate should continue to start at center Wednesday.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Ruled out for Wednesday
Plumlee (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Plumlee is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Bucks. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also remaining on the shelf, Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Iffy for Wednesday
Bridges (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Bridges sustained a sprained right ankle in the first quarter of Monday's loss to the Bucks and was unable to return. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out for Wednesday, Tidjane Salaun and Liam McNeeley are candidates for increased playing time. Bridges has yet to miss a game this season, and he's averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 33.6 minutes per tilt in 32 regular-season outings.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Likely to play Wednesday
Knueppel (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Knueppel sustained a right ankle sprain in Friday's win over Orlando and was forced to miss Monday's loss to Milwaukee, though he's likely to return Wednesday. The rookie first-rounder's potential return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Sion James, Josh Green and Collin Sexton. Over 11 appearances in December, Knueppel has averaged 20.9 points, 4.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game. During that span, he has shot an impressive 45.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Nearly double-doubles
Diabate notched 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks.
Diabate continues to thrive in the absence of Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle), whose been sidelined for four straight games. During that small sample size, Diabate has produced fourth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 10.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 32.9 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Decent line in loss
Green produced 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks.
Miles Bridges suffered an ankle injury during this contest and was unable to return, making Green someone to monitor if he misses additional time. Green has eight appearances to his name this season with averages of 5.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 15.4 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Hits six triples in loss
Ball closed Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks with 26 points (9-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes.
Ball knocked down six-plus three-pointers for the third time this season, finishing as Charlotte's second-leading scorer in the loss. The Hornets continue to be mindful of the 24-year-old's playing time after an injury-riddled start to the season. While he hasn't logged more than 29 minutes in any of his last six appearances following a three-game absence due to a left ankle bone bruise, he has scored at least 22 points in five of those outings. The star point guard also led the first unit in assists Monday, dishing out at least seven for the third time in his last four outings.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Grabs 11 boards in loss
Salaun supplied three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to Milwaukee.
With Miles Bridges (ankle) going down in the first quarter, Salaun logged a season-high 28 minutes. While the second-year forward didn't provide much on the offensive end, he grabbed a game- and season-high 11 rebounds. Salaun has played 20 or more minutes in four straight games and could continue to see increased burn if Bridges is forced to miss additional time.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Sets season high in loss
Miller posted 31 points (9-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to Milwaukee.
Miller finished with 15 points on just 5-of-16 shooting from the field in Friday's win over the Magic, though he bounced back with a game- and season-high 31 points Monday, albeit in a losing effort. However, the third-year swingman delivered a lackluster performance from beyond the arc, and he has shot 32.4 percent from three-point range in his last five games. Miller should continue to see increased usage for as long as Kon Knueppel (ankle) is sidelined, and the former put up 20-plus shot attempts for just the third time this season Monday.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Exits with ankle injury
Bridges exited Monday's game against the Bucks with a right ankle injury and won't return.
Losing Bridges is a massive blow for a Hornets team that's already down another starting forward in Kon Knueppel (ankle). Tidjane Salaun and Josh Green are expected to see an uptick in playing time with Bridges sidelined. The veteran forward will aim to return for the Hornets' next game against the Warriors on Wednesday.
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Hornets' Sion James: Starting vs. Milwaukee
James will start against the Bucks on Monday.
With Kon Knueppel (ankle) sidelined, James will enter the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 14. In 14 starts so far this season, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 29.9 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Sion James: Good to go against Bucks
James (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
James is playing through an illness Monday to handle his typical role off the bench. Over his past five outings, the rookie swingman has averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Remains out
Plumlee (groin) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Plumlee will miss a third straight game due to a right groin strain. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also sidelined, Moussa Diabate figures to see a larger role.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out again
Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against Milwaukee.
Kalkbrenner will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained left elbow. Moussa Diabate will likely draw another start at center while PJ Hall could enter the rotation. Kalkbrenner's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Golden State.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Out for Monday
Knueppel (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Knueppel will miss Monday's contest due to a right ankle sprain he suffered during Friday's win against Orlando. Recent reports from head coach Charles Lee suggest Knueppel has been progressing well since sustaining the injury, and he is considered day-to-day. Knueppel's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Warriors.
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Hornets' Sion James: Iffy for Monday
James (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
James is dealing with an illness and is at risk of missing Monday's contest. With Kon Knueppel (ankle) out, James would be slated for a significant role if available against Milwaukee. If he sits, Collin Sexton and Josh Green could see expanded roles.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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115.5 (18th) |
118.5 (21st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| M. Bridges PF Miles Bridges PF | Ankle |
| K. Knueppel SG Kon Knueppel SG | Ankle |
| R. Kalkbrenner C Ryan Kalkbrenner C | Elbow |
| P. Connaughton SG Pat Connaughton SG | Ankle |
| M. Plumlee C Mason Plumlee C | Groin |
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