2024-04-02 03:17:42
The “Hornets” lost to the Los Angeles “Clippers” at home with the result 118:130 (25:31, 30:36, 27:26, 36:37), which won the fifth consecutive victory in away games.
15 points is the second most productive performance of the season shared by Bertan. In this match, he was on the field for 24 minutes and 58 seconds, during which he made five of nine long-range shots.
Also, the Latvian had two rebounds, one assist and four points. “Hornets” allowed 11 more points than they scored with Bertans on the court.
Miles Bridges scored 33 points for the home team, Brandon Miller had 22 points, Grant Williams had 18 points, and Vasilij Micic had ten points and 13 assists.
Paul George scored 41 points for the winners, making eight of 12 long shots, Ivic Zubac had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard had 23 points.
“Clippers” defeated the Charlotte unit for the 12th game in a row.
With 18 wins in 74 games, the “Hornets” are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference and will end the season after eight matches. The “Clippers” are fourth in the West with a record of 47-27.
The “Hornets” will play their next game already on Monday, when they will meet the league leader Boston “Celtics” at home. For now, it is not clear whether the two Latvian basketball players will meet on the field, as Kristaps Porziņgis will probably be given a rest.
2024-04-02 03:17:42