March 12th - The Hornets defeated the Kings 117-109. Lonzo Ball scored 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Bridges added 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan's 39 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists weren't enough to secure a victory, while Clifford contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists.

At the start of the game, Ball led the Hornets to a 5-0 run. The Kings, led by DeRozan, quickly responded, and the lead changed hands several times. Late in the first quarter, DeRozan scored consecutive points to give the Kings a 34-30 lead. In the second quarter, DeRozan and Achiuwa combined to extend the lead to 9 points. The Hornets relied on outside shooting from Knipple, Miller, and Ball to keep the score close. At halftime, the Kings still led 62-59.

After switching sides, the Hornets rallied to take the lead thanks to consecutive scores from Miller, Knipple, and Bridges. However, the Hornets led 90-85 at the end of the quarter . In the final quarter, Knipple and Bridges led the Hornets to extend their lead to double digits. Although DeRozan continued to score and lead the Kings' comeback, Ball's free throws at crucial moments stabilized the situation, and the Hornets ultimately defeated the Kings 117-109 .

Hornets player statistics

Ball: 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Bridges: 26 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Knipple: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Miller: 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; White: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; James: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Tillman: 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Diabate: 2 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists

Kings player stats

DeRozan 39 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists; Clifford 18 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; Achiuwa 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Prowden 13 points, 4 rebounds; Hayes 11 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; McDermott 6 points, 1 rebound; Eubanks 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Reno 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

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