Hornets Revamp Lineup: Start Three Rookies Against Magic
The Charlotte Hornets are gearing up for a pivotal matchup against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. With a current record of 2-2, the Hornets are determined to bounce back from a recent setback in Miami. The game will take place at Spectrum Center, with tip-off scheduled for around 7:10 p.m. Fans can watch the action live on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.
Hornets’ Starting Lineup Features Rookies
In an exciting development, the Hornets will start three rookies for this game. This strategic decision aims to revamp the team’s lineup in light of recent performances.
- G LaMelo Ball: After a strong start this season, Ball aims to regain his scoring touch following a less favorable outing against Miami.
- G Sion James: The second-round draft pick from Duke has emerged as a valuable player off the bench. He will make his first career start tonight.
- G Kon Knueppel: Knueppel continues to break records. He has set the record for the most three-pointers made in NBA history through a player’s first five games.
Key Players and Statistics
Several other key players will contribute significantly to the game:
- F Miles Bridges: Despite struggles against Miami, Bridges has been a dependable scorer, achieving double figures in 14 of his last 15 games.
- C Ryan Kalkbrenner: Kalkbrenner leads all rookies in rebounds per game. He maintains an impressive field goal percentage, having made 17 of 19 attempts thus far.
This game is crucial for the Hornets as they seek to develop their rookie talent while securing a much-needed win against the struggling Magic, who hold a record of 1-4.
