Why the 76ers Might Enjoy a Surprising Officiating Edge Against the Hornets Tonight
The Hornets are better than expected, but they still aren’t an overly impressive team. They are just 18-28 for the season, but that is good enough to at least keep them in the Play-In consideration. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t make the playoffs, but they are tied for 11th in the Eastern Conference. For a team that has been a bottom dweller most of the past decade or more, that’s a nice step forward. Like the 76ers, they have been hitting on some of their recent draft choices, and that has made a major difference. Kon Knueppel looks like the real deal, and perhaps he will be a third option on a legitimate contender. It is also possible that he just looks good because he is playing on a bad Hornets team. LaMelo Ball seems to finally be playing a bit more basketball and less highlight searching. Brandon Miller is a reliable wing and role player who can occasionally lift the team in a tight game. The pieces are starting to get there, but they will need more help if they want to make the postseason.Â



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