The Charlotte Hornets’ celebratory temper following Brandon Miller’s thrilling buzzer-beater towards the Detroit Pistons has been dampened by regarding harm information.
The latest upturn in fortunes has hit an surprising setback, notably affecting their frontcourt depth.
“Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has a bone bruise in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says,” Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote on X.
Charlotte Hornets ahead Miles Bridges has a bone bruise in his proper knee and will probably be re-evaluated in two weeks, staff says. pic.twitter.com/72sw6hl74j
The timing of Bridges’ harm proves notably unlucky, approaching the heels of his season-best efficiency.
Regardless of briefly returning to the courtroom after preliminary discomfort, what gave the impression to be adrenaline-fueled dedication masked a extra critical challenge.
His stellar exhibiting included 27 factors on environment friendly 8-of-14 taking pictures, excellent 9-for-9 free throw taking pictures, and 7 rebounds in a team-leading 35 minutes.
The Hornets now face important roster selections, with Grant Williams or Cody Martin rising as probably candidates to fill the beginning function, whereas youthful skills Tidjane Salaün and Moussa Diabate ought to see elevated enjoying time.
Nonetheless, this adjustment interval might expose Charlotte’s vulnerability within the frontcourt, notably towards groups with dominant huge males.
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Tre Mann should shoulder higher scoring tasks because the Hornets navigate this difficult stretch.
The scenario more and more factors to Charlotte’s want for reinforcement of their paint protection, a weak spot that might turn out to be extra pronounced throughout this injury-induced reshuffling.
