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Charlotte Hornets: Thumbs up and thumbs down in loss vs. Philadelphia 76ers

By Josh Anderson

Feb 3, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (4) gathers with teammates guard LaMelo Ball (2), forward Gordon Hayward (20) and forward Caleb Martin (10) at the free throw line during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (4) gathers with teammates guard LaMelo Ball (2), forward Gordon Hayward (20) and forward Caleb Martin (10) at the free throw line during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 03: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers attempts a layup against Cody Martin #11 and Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 03: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers attempts a layup against Cody Martin #11 and Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Thumbs Down: Defensive Breakdowns & Big Runs

In their game against the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets allowed two big runs which nearly cost them the game.

Once again the Hornets gave up a big run, but unlike last game, they were not able to recover. The Hornets scored the first four points of the game, and they looked like they could keep up with the 76ers, but unfortunately, Philadelphia had other plans.

Before the 76ers were able to go on their big run, LaMelo Ball hit a three to go up 7 to 5 with 8:30 left in the first quarter. The 76ers then ripped off a 25 to 6 run to finish the first quarter, putting the Hornets in a 17 point deficit at the end of the first. Over the last 8:30 in the first quarter, the Hornets only scored 6 points.

While the second quarter wasn’t as bad as the first, it certainly was not a great quarter for the Hornets. The Hornets allowed the 76ers to score 34 points in the second quarter, entering halftime with a 22 point deficit. The Hornets allowed the 76ers to score 64 points in the first half.

This has been a continuous problem for the Hornets, and one that they need to figure out if they intend to make the playoffs.

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