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Clifford Talks Cody Martin's ReturnThe Charlotte Hornets are happy to have one of their best defenders back on the floor.
Inside the Hive: Reviewing Nick Richards' Performance as a StarterJames Plowright and Chase Whitney discuss the play of fill-in starting center Nick Richards.
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Amari Bailey Explodes for Career Night in G LeagueA big night for the young guard.
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Callihan: Steve Clifford Was Dealt a Tough HandThe Charlotte Hornets may make a coaching change in the future, but the man didn’t get much of a chance.
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Cody Martin - Scores 13 points in defeatMartin accumulated 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 104-91 loss to the Bulls.
ImpactMartin has started Charlotte's last two games since Brandon Miller is dealing with a hip issue, and he has scored in double digits in both contests while also making his presence felt defensively. His long-term upside is not high since Miller will eventually return to the starting lineup, but Martin could be a decent streaming alternative for users looking for a small forward who can provide scoring figures around the 10-point mark while also adding peripheral stats.
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Nikola Vucevic - Splits time with Drummond in returnVucevic (groin) played 25 minutes and finished with 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in Friday's 104-91 win over the Hornets.
ImpactIn his return from a five-game absence due to a left groin strain, the Bulls elected to ease Vucevic back into the mix in a bench role. In what was his first appearance as a reserve since the 2016-17 season, Vucevic ended up splitting the playing time at center nearly down the middle with fill-in starter Andre Drummond, who logged 23 minutes. The playing time should gradually tilt back in Vucevic's favor once the groin injury is further in the rear-view mirror, though it wouldn't be surprising if the 33-year-old's minutes ceiling was a bit lower than it had been in previous seasons. Even before he missed time with the injury, Vucevic's offensive efficiency was well down from 2022-23, as he came into Friday's game averaging 16.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field, his lowest rate since his rookie campaign.
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Miles Bridges - Impressive despite defeatBridges notched 28 points (12-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 42 minutes during Friday's 104-91 loss to Chicago.
ImpactThe Hornets have endured a fair share of struggles on offense this season, but Bridges has consistently been a bright spot on that end of the court since he made his regular-season debut on Nov. 17. He's been particularly impressive of late, as he's riding a three-game streak with 25 or more points, and he has reached the 20-point mark in six of his last seven outings. Expect him to remain a prominent offensive piece when the Hornets play a rematch with the Bulls on Monday, though Charlotte will be at home this time.
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