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Hornets' Nick Smith: Strong offensive outing
Smith racked up 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over San Antonio.
Smith scored at least 19 points for the fourth straight game despite the return of LaMelo Ball from an ankle injury. Smith has been somewhat of a revelation for the Hornets, having now started 12 straight games. During that time he has averaged 13.7 points, 2.8 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game. The arrival of Dalton Knecht could complicate things, although given the Hornets have both eyes on the future, Smith remaining in the starting lineup would make sense.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Grabs 15 boards in start
Diabate notched nine points (4-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds and six assists over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over San Antonio.
Diabate got the starting nod Friday, falling one point short of a double-double. With Mark Williams now in Los Angeles, Diabate appears as though he will be the starting center moving forward, despite the addition of Jusuf Nurkic. Although Diabate's overall appeal is somewhat limited, he should be a great source of rebounds, with some upside when it comes to efficiency and defensive contributions.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Double-doubles in return
Ball recorded 24 points (9-26 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 10 assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 117-116 win over San Antonio.
Ball returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games due to an ankle injury. He moved straight back into the starting lineup, recording his seventh double-double of the season. The fact he logged a team-high 36 minutes would indicate he is over his most recent injury, a good sign for his immediate playing future. As long as he can stay healthy, Ball should continue to facilitate the offense while also leading the way when it comes to shot attempts.
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Hornets' KJ Simpson: Retreats to bench
Simpson isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
LaMelo Ball will reclaim his starting spot from Simpson after missing Charlotte's previous contest due to an ankle injury. Simpson is averaging 6.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.3 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Set to start against San Antonio
Diabate is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Diabate will make his fifth start of the season Friday. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 2.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.5 minutes across his four starting appearances in 2024-25.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Getting starting nod
Jeffries is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Jeffries will replace Josh Green (calf) in the starting lineup Friday. Jeffries is averaging 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Won't make Charlotte debut Friday
Nurkic (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Nurkic will sit out of Friday's contest after the Hornets acquired him from the Suns on Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pistons, and he will likely compete with Moussa Diabate for playing time.
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Hornets' Dalton Knecht: Won't make Hornets debut Friday
Knecht (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Knecht was traded by the Lakers to the Hornets along with Cam Reddish (personal), a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick-swap in exchange for center Mark Williams. Knecht won't debut for Charlotte on Friday, but he'll likely be available to play against Detroit on Sunday. Prior to the trade, Knecht had averaged 8.3 points and 2.2 rebounds over 16.8 minutes per game since the beginning of January.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Won't go Friday
Green (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Green was initially listed as probable due to right calf tightness, though he has since been downgraded to out. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pistons. Tidjane Salaun and DaQuan Jeffries are candidates for extended playing time in Green's absence.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Playing Friday vs. San Antonio
Ball (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Ball has missed the Hornets' last five games due to a left ankle sprain, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to play in Friday's contest. Ball's return to the starting lineup will likely lead to KJ Simpson coming off the bench. Ball averaged 23.4 points, 7.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 32.2 minutes per game in the nine games prior to his ankle injury.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Now unlikely to play Friday
Green (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Green has been downgraded from probable to doubtful Friday due to right calf tightness. If Green is further downgraded to out, Nick Smith, Tidjane Salaun and DaQuan Jeffries are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable to make debut Friday
Nurkic (trade pending) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Nurkic was shipped from Phoenix to Charlotte on Thursday but is questionable to make his debut Friday as the trade is still being finalized. If the 30-year-old big man is able to suit up, he will likely compete for starting center minutes with Moussa Diabate after the Hornets traded away Nick Richards and Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Dalton Knecht: Iffy to debut Friday
Knecht (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
The rookie first-rounder was recently acquired by the Hornets in a trade that sent Mark Williams to the Lakers, and Knecht is questionable to make his debut with the club Friday. The 23-year-old appeared in 48 regular-season outings (12 starts) before the trade, averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers across 20.7 minutes per contest. Knecht will likely be able to step into a more sizable role with Charlotte, as the club is dealing with injuries to several key contributors.
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Hornets' Cam Reddish: Listed as out for Friday
Reddish (not with team) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
While fellow trade-deadline acquisitions Dalton Knecht and Jusuf Nurkic are listed as questionable with trade pending designations, Reddish remains out with a personal tag. It's unclear when Reddish may be able to suit up again, but his next chance to make his Hornets debut will come Sunday in Detroit.
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Hornets' Elfrid Payton: Inks 10-day deal
Payton signed a 10-day contract with the Hornets on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton made seven appearances for the Pelicans earlier in the campaign, notably posting a 14-point, 21-assist double-double against the Pacers on Nov. 25, but he's been playing in the G League since. With Tre Mann (back) and Brandon Miller (wrist) out for the season, LaMelo Ball (ankle) struggling to stay on the court and Vasilije Micic now in Phoenix, Payton will certainly have an opportunity to impress over the next two weeks.
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Team Statistical Rankings
PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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107.1 (28th) |
112.3 (13th) |
Injuries
Player | Injury |
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J. Nurkic C Jusuf Nurkic C | Not Injury Related |
D. Knecht SF Dalton Knecht SF | Not Injury Related |
B. Miller SG Brandon Miller SG | Wrist |
T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG | Back |
J. Green SF Josh Green SF | Calf |
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