1. Art and Diseño

CHARLOTTE HORNETS (21-27) vs. WASHINGTON WIZARDS (31-18)
GAME #49 – HOME GAME #24
FEBRUARY 5, 2015 – 7:00 PM (ET)
TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA – CHARLOTTE, NC
2014-15 Regular-Season
Schedule
OCTOBER
29
MILWAUKEE
W 108-106 (OT)
NOVEMBER
1
MEMPHIS
2
at New York
4
at New Orleans
5
MIAMI
7
ATLANTA
9
at L.A. Lakers
11
at Portland
14
at Phoenix
15
at Golden State
17
DALLAS
19
at Indiana
21
ORLANDO
23
at Miami
24
L.A. CLIPPERS
26
PORTLAND
28
GOLDEN STATE
29
at Atlanta
L 69-71
L 93-96
L 91-100
W 96-89
W 122-119 (2OT)
L 92-107
L 100-102
W 103-95
L 87-112
L 80-107
L 86-88
L 100-105
L 93-94
L 92-113
L 97-105
L 101-106
L 75-105
DECEMBER
3
CHICAGO
5
NEW YORK
10
BOSTON
12
at Memphis
13
BROOKLYN
15
at Cleveland
17
PHOENIX
19
at Philadelphia
20
UTAH
22
DENVER
23
at Milwaukee
26
at Oklahoma City
27
ORLANDO
29
MILWAUKEE
31
at Houston
L 95-102
W 103-102
W 96-87
L 107-113 (2OT)
L 87-114
L 88-97
L 106-111
W 109-91
W 104-86
W 110-82
W108-101
L 75-98
L 94-102
L 94-104 (OT)
L 83-102
JANUARY
2
CLEVELAND
3
at Orlando
5
at Boston
7
NEW ORLEANS
8
at Toronto
10
at New York
14
SAN ANTONIO
17
INDIANA
19
MINNESOTA
21
MIAMI
23
at Cleveland
24
NEW YORK
28
at San Antonio
31
at Denver
L 87-91
W 98-90
W104-95
W 98-94
W 103-95
W 110-82
L 93-98
W 80-71 (OT)
W 105-80
W 78-76
L 90-129
W 76-71
L 86-95
W 104-86
FEBRUARY
2
at Washington
5
WASHINGTON
7
at Philadelphia
8
INDIANA
10
DETROIT
21
OKLAHOMA CITY
22
at Dallas
25
at Chicago
27
at Boston
W 92-88
7:00pm
7:30pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
7:30pm
MARCH
1
at Orlando
3
L.A. LAKERS
4
at Brooklyn
6
TORONTO
8
at Detroit
9
WASHINGTON
11
SACRAMENTO
13
CHICAGO
16
at Utah
17
at L.A. Clippers
20
at Sacramento
22
at Minnesota
23
at Chicago
25
BROOKLYN
27
at Washington
28
ATLANTA
30
BOSTON
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
7:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
10:30pm
10:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
APRIL
1
DETROIT
3
at Indiana
4
PHILADELPHIA
7
at Miami
8
TORONTO
10
at Atlanta
12
at Detroit
13
HOUSTON
15
at Toronto
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
3:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
All Times ET
Home Games in CAPS
TV: SportSouth – Steve Martin (Play-by-Play), Dell Curry (Analyst) and Stephanie Ready (Sideline Reporter)
RADIO: WFNZ – Scott Lauer (Play-by-Play) and Matt Carroll (Analyst)
PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP
F
#14 MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST
HT
6-7
WT
232
FROM
Kentucky
YRS PRO
2
F
#40 CODY ZELLER
7-0
240
Indiana
1
C
#25 AL JEFFERSON
6-10
289
Prentiss HS (MS)
10
G
#9
6-5
215
Duke
5
G
#22 BRIAN ROBERTS
6-1
173
Dayton
2
2014-15 Regular-Season Averages: 10.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.6 bpg, 26.8 mpg
Last Time Out: Scored 13 points on 4-6 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds, tallying his second consecutive double-double
and eighth of the season. Also handed out a season-high-tying three assists and had one steal in 37 minutes.
Among League Leaders: Ranked 32nd in the NBA in rebounding
2014-15 Regular-Season Averages: 7.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.8 bpg, 24.4 mpg
Last Time Out: Scored two points, handed out four assists, grabbed three rebounds and had one steal in 31 minutes.
2014-15 Regular-Season Averages: 17.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.6 spg, 1.2 bpg, 31.4 mpg
Last Time Out: Scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, tallying his 13th double-double of the season. Also had two
steals and handed out one assist in 31 minutes.
Among League Leaders: Ranked 20th in the NBA in rebounding, tied for 27th in blocks, tied for 29th in scoring and tied for
35th in field-goal percentage (.488)
GERALD HENDERSON
2014-15 Regular-Season Averages: 10.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.3 bpg, 26.6 mpg
Last Time Out: Scored 17 points, handed out five assists, grabbed two rebounds and had one steal in 33 minutes.
Among League Leaders: Ranked 15th the NBA free-throw percentage (.869)
2014-15 Regular-Season Averages: 6.9 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.1 bpg, 18.3 mpg
Last Time Out: Scored 18 points on 6-10 shooting, handed out three assists and grabbed one rebound in 34 minutes.
INJURY UPDATES:
Player
Bismack Biyombo
Kemba Walker
Injury
Right Knee Contusion
Left Knee Surgery
Status
Out
Out
HORNETS STARTING LINEUPS:
Kidd-Gilchrist, Zeller, Jefferson, Henderson, Roberts
Kidd-Gilchrist, Zeller, Biyombo, Henderson, Roberts
Kidd-Gilchrist, Zeller, Biyombo, Henderson, Walker
Kidd-Gilchrist, Williams, Biyombo, Henderson, Walker
Kidd-Gilchrist, Zeller, Jefferson, Henderson, Walker
Kidd-Gilchrist, Zeller, Jefferson, Stephenson, Walker
Henderson, Zeller, Jefferson, Stephenson, Walker
Henderson, Williams, Jefferson, Stephenson, Walker
Hairston, Williams, Jefferson, Stephenson, Walker
Kidd-Gilchrist, Williams, Jefferson, Stephenson, Walker
2014-15 REGULAR-SEASON RECORDS:
OVERALL
21-27
Home
12-13
Road
9-14
Overtime
3-2
VS. EAST
Home
Road
Overtime
Games Missed With Current Injury
3
6
Record
2-1
3-0
5-4
1-0
4-3
0-2
2-5
1-7
1-1
2-4
Last Time
Feb. 2
Jan. 24
Jan. 23
Jan. 8
Dec. 29
Dec. 17
Dec. 13
Nov. 26
Nov. 15
Nov. 11
15-12
8-6
7-6
3-1
VS. WEST
Home
Road
Overtime
6-15
4-7
2-8
0-1
RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
February 4 – Signed guard Elliot Williams to 10-day contract; February 4 – Waived guard Jannero Pargo; January 10 - Recalled
forward Jeffery Taylor from the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League; December 31 - Recalled forward Noah Vonleh from the Fort
Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA D-League; December 28 - Assigned forward Noah Vonleh to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA DLeague; December 28 - Assigned forward Jeffery Taylor to the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League; October 24 - Waived guard Justin
Cobbs, forward Dallas Lauderdale and center Brian Qvale; September 28 - Signed forward Jason Maxiell; September 22 - Signed
guard Justin Cobbs, forward Dallas Lauderdale and center Brian Qvale; August 22 - Signed first-round draft pick P.J. Hairston; July
25 - Signed first-round draft pick Noah Vonleh; July 25 - Re-signed guard Jannero Pargo; July 23 - Signed guard Brian Roberts; July
21 - Signed forward Marvin Williams; July 18 - Signed guard Lance Stephenson; July 13 - Traded guard Scotty Hopson to the New
Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations; July 12 - Acquired guard Scotty Hopson and cash considerations from the
Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for center Brendan Haywood and the draft rights to forward Dwight Powell, the 45th overall pick in the
2014 NBA Draft; June 26 - Selected forward Noah Vonleh with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft; June 26
- Acquired the rights to guards P.J. Hairston (26th overall pick) and Semaj Christon (55th overall pick), along a 2019 second-round draft
pick and cash considerations, from the Miami Heat in exchange for the rights to guard Shabazz Napier (24th overall pick), then traded
the rights to Christon to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for cash considerations.
Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford will hold his pregame media availability at 5:15 PM ET
TONIGHT’S OPPONENT: WASHINGTON WIZARDS – 7:00 PM (ET) – VERIZON CENTER
· The Hornets and Wizards meet for the first of four matchups on the season.
· The teams bring the series to Charlotte on Feb. 5 and March 9, before returning to Washington on March 27.
REGULAR-SEASON HISTORY
Overall Record
Home Record
Road Record
ALL-TIME
52-43
28-18
24-25
2014-15
1-0
0-0
1-0
HORNETS AND WIZARDS CONNECTIONS:
Wizards guard Garrett Temple played for Charlotte in 2010-11… Wizards center Marcin Gortat played for the Magic from 2007-10, when
Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford was an assistant coach with the team… Wizards forward Rasual Butler teamed with Hornets guard Lance
Stephenson in Indiana in 2013-14.
TEAM COMPARISONS:
Offense
Hornets
Wizards
PPG
FG %
3FG %
FT %
RPG
APG
SPG
TO
BPG
94.8
99.9
.424
.473
.305
.380
.730
.741
44.1
43.8
20.3
24.5
5.8
7.5
11.7
14.9
5.3
4.8
Defense
Hornets
Wizards
PPG
FG %
3FG %
FT %
RPG
APG
SPG
TO
BPG
96.9
98.0
.440
.439
.354
.350
.776
.754
43.3
40.6
22.0
20.2
6.0
8.0
12.8
14.0
5.5
4.2
ALL-TIME SERIES FACTS vs. WASHINGTON:
Current Streak
Current Home Streak
Current Road Streak
Last Home Win
Last Road Win
Last Home Loss
Last Road Loss
Largest Win
Largest Loss
Most Points Scored
Most Points Allowed
Fewest Points Scored
Fewest Points Allowed
High Individual Game
Opp. High Individual Game
Won 4
Won 1
Won 3
Mar. 31, 2014 (100-94)
Feb. 2, 2015 (92-88)
Jan. 7, 2014 (83-97)
Mar. 9, 2013 (87-104)
+33, Nov. 26, 1999 at Charlotte (118-85)
-33, Dec. 20, 2010 at Washington (75-108)
127, Three Times, MR: Jan. 24, 1996 (127-113)
129, Dec. 28, 1991 at Washington (124-129)
73, Apr. 23, 2012 at Washington (73-101)
72, Dec. 23, 2008 at Charlotte (80-72)
40, Gerald Wallace, Dec. 27, 2006 at Charlotte
51, Michael Jordan, Dec. 29, 2001 at Washington
LAST MEETING: W 92-88 at WASHINGTON WIZARDS
(February 2, 2015, Verizon Center)
Charlotte continued to stay hot with a 92-88 win over the Wizards. Al Jefferson had 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets, who improved to 11-3 in their last 14 games. Charlotte got 35 points from its starting
backcourt, as Brian Roberts scored 18 points on 6-10 shooting and Gerald Henderson added 17. Gary Neal also reached double figures for the
third straight game, tallying 12 points.
With the Wizards trailing by six, John Wall converted a three-point play with 45.6 seconds remaining and then Washington forced a shot-clock
violation but Wall missed a layup on the ensuing possession. After a pair of Gerald Henderson free throws put Charlotte back up by five with
14.8 seconds to play, Paul Pierce hit a three-pointer to cut the Hornets lead to two with 11.9 seconds left. Brian Roberts then hit a pair of free
throws with 10.4 seconds left to provide the final margin.
Bradley Beal led Washington with 18 points and a season-high 11 rebounds, while Wall added 16 points and 10 assists for the Wizards.
NEXT OPPONENT: PHILADELPHIA 76ERS – FEBRUARY 7 – 7:30 PM (ET) – WELLS FARGO CENTER
· The Hornets and 76ers meet for their second of three matchups on the season.
· The Hornets defeated the 76ers 109-91 on Dec. 19 in Philadelphia.
· The teams also face off on April 4 in Charlotte to close the series.
REGULAR-SEASON HISTORY
Overall Record
Home Record
Road Record
ALL-TIME
52-39
33-13
19-26
2014-15
1-0
0-0
1-0
LAST TIME OUT: W 92-88 at WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Charlotte continued to stay hot with a 92-88 win over the Wizards. Al Jefferson had 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets, who improved to 11-3 in their last 14 games. Charlotte got 35 points from its starting
backcourt, as Brian Roberts scored 18 points on 6-10 shooting and Gerald Henderson added 17. Gary Neal also reached double figures for the
third straight game, tallying 12 points.
With the Wizards trailing by six, John Wall converted a three-point play with 45.6 seconds remaining and then Washington forced a shot-clock
violation but Wall missed a layup on the ensuing possession. After a pair of Gerald Henderson free throws put Charlotte back up by five with
14.8 seconds to play, Paul Pierce hit a three-pointer to cut the Hornets lead to two with 11.9 seconds left. Brian Roberts then hit a pair of free
throws with 10.4 seconds left to provide the final margin.
Bradley Beal led Washington with 18 points and a season-high 11 rebounds, while Wall added 16 points and 10 assists for the Wizards.
HORNETS QUICK FACTS
·
The Hornets are 11-3 in their last 14 games. They won five consecutive games from Jan. 3-10, the longest streak since winning five
straight games last season from March 31-April 9, 2014.
·
The Hornets went 10-4 in January, posting the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, and led the NBA in opponent scoring (89.5)
and field goal percentage (.396) for the month.
·
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Feb. 2 against Washington, recording his second consecutive
double-double and eighth of the season. Kidd-Gilchrist has scored in double figures in five straight games, tying the longest streak of his
career (Nov. 17-24, 2013). He is averaging 11.6 points and 9.1 rebounds over his last 17 games, which include 13 double-figure scoring
games and six double-doubles.
·
Al Jefferson scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Feb. 2 against Washington, tallying his team-high 13th double-double of the
season. In his seven contests since returning to the lineup after a nine-game absence due to a groin strain, Jefferson has scored in double
figures five times and is averaging 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds.
·
Cody Zeller is averaging 8.5 points and 8.5 rebounds over his last six games.
·
Lance Stephenson is averaging 7.2 assists over his last seven games. He handed out a career-high 13 assists on Jan. 31 against
Denver.
·
Gerald Henderson scored 17 points on Feb. 2 against Washington and has scored in double figures in 16 of the last 23 games, including
a season-high 31 points on Jan. 8 at Toronto. Henderson is averaging 13.5 points on .425 shooting (119-280) over the stretch.
·
Gary Neal scored 12 points on Feb. 2 against Washington and has scored in double figures in three consecutive games. Neal is averaging
11.3 points over the three-game stretch.
·
Brian Roberts scored 18 points on Feb. 2 against Washington and is averaging 10.8 points over his last four games.
·
Charlotte is committing the fewest turnovers in the NBA this season, averaging just 11.7 per game.
·
Charlotte enters tonight’s game allowing the fewest offensive rebounds in the NBA (8.5) and leading the league in defensive rebound
percentage (.799).
HORNETS NOTES
THE BUZZ IS BACK
On May 20, 2014, the Charlotte Hornets name officially returned to the Carolinas after 12 long years. In addition, all of the statistical information,
records and history of Charlotte NBA basketball also returned to the franchise. The Hornets own and have access to all of the historical elements
from not only the Bobcats era (2004-14) but also the classic Hornets era in Charlotte (1988-2002).
HORNETS HOT STREAK
The Hornets are 11-3 over their last 14 games, including five straight wins from Jan. 3-10, and have held their opponents under 100 points in 13 of
the 14 games. The Hornets are averaging 94.1 points on .417 shooting (498-1184) over the 14-game stretch, while holding their opponents to 89.3
points on .398 shooting (471-1183). Gerald Henderson has scored in double figures in nine of the 14 games and is averaging 14.3 points, while
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is averaging 11.4 points and 9.6 rebounds during the 14-game stretch.
Stat
PPG
FG%
Opp. PPG
Opp. FG%
100-Pt Games
Opp. 100-Pt Games
Record
Last 14 Games
94.1
.421 (498-1184)
89.3
.398 (471-1183)
5
1
11-3
JANUARY DEFENSE
Since the month of January, the Hornets went 11-4 (.733), posting the fourth-best in the NBA. The Hornets led the NBA in opponent scoring (89.4)
and in opponent field goal percentage (.397). The Hornets also ranked third in the NBA in opponent three-point percentage (.319) and and fourth in
blocks (6.3).
Category
Opp PPG
Opp. FG%
Opp. 3FG%
Blocks
Record
Since January 1
Stat
NBA Rank
89.4
1
.397
1
.319
3
6.3
4
11-4 (.733)
4
Through December 31
Stat
NBA Rank
100.4
20
.461
24
.368
24
4.8
13
10-23 (.303)
26
MIKE CHECK
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Feb. 2 against Washington, recording his second straight double-double and
extending his career high to eight double-doubles on the season. Kidd-Gilchrist has scored in double figures in five straight games, matching the
longest streak of his career set Nov. 17-24, 2013. He is averaging 11.6 points and 9.1 rebounds over his last 17 games. He has scored in double
figures in 13 of the 17 games and grabbed double-figure rebounds in eight, tallying six double-doubles during the stretch. On the season, he is
averaging a career-high 10.3 points and 7.4 rebounds.
GERALD’S IN A GROOVE
Gerald Henderson scored 17 points on Feb. 2 at Washington and has scored in double figures in 16 of the last 23 games, including a season-high
31 points on 13-20 shooting on Jan. 8 against Toronto. Henderson is averaging 13.5 points on .425 shooting (119-280) over the 23-game stretch.
JEFFERSON WAY
Al Jefferson scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Feb. 2 against Washington, tallying his team-high 13th double-double of the season.
Jefferson has scored has scored in double figures in 23 of his last 28 games played, including nine games of 20 points or more. He is averaging 16.3
points and 9.0 rebounds, while shooting .492 from the field (207-421) and .754 from the free-throw line (43-57) over the 28-game stretch. Jefferson
scored in double figures in 11 consecutive contests from Nov. 19-Dec. 10 and has scored in double figures in 33 of the 38 games played this
season, including 15 games of 20 points or more. Dating back to last season, he has scored in double figures in 58 of his last 64 regular-season
games, including 35 games of 20 points or more, and is averaging 20.5 points per game during the 64-game stretch.
TAKING CARE OF THE BALL
Charlotte is committing the fewest turnovers in the NBA this season, averaging just 11.7 per game. The Hornets have tied the fewest turnovers in a
game in Charlotte NBA history with five turnovers on three occasions this season, Nov. 24 against the Clippers, Dec. 3 against Chicago and Dec. 20
against Utah.
CLEANING THE GLASS
Charlotte enters tonight’s game allowing the fewest offensive rebounds in the NBA (8.5) and leading the league in defensive rebound percentage
(.799). The Hornets have limited their opponents to six or fewer offensive rebounds in 12 of the 48 games played this season and have allowed the
fewest offensive rebounds in a game in Charlotte NBA history on two occasions this season, giving up just two each to Philadelphia on Dec. 19 and
Milwaukee on Dec. 29. According to basketball-reference.com, the Hornets are just the 12th team in the last 30 seasons to hold their opponents to
two offensive rebounds or less at least two times in a season. Last season, Charlotte led the league in both categories, posting a defensive rebound
percentage of .776 and allowing their opponents just 9.6 offensive rebounds per game.
YOUTH GONE WILD
Cody Zeller and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist are enjoying breakout seasons during the 2014-15 campaign and have improved in various categories this
season. Below are charts that illustrate their improvements compared to last season:
Cody Zeller
Games Played
Games Started
Points Per Game
Rebounds Per Game
Double-Doubles
Double-Figure Scoring Games
FG %
FT %
Games with 5+ Rebounds
Games Shooting .500 or Better
Games with 2+ Blocks
2014-15 Season
47
31
7.8
5.7
1
11 (High-21)
.463 (133-287)
.750 (99-132)
30 (High-14)
23 (High-1.000, 8-8)
8 (High 4)
2013-14 Season
82
3
6.0
4.3
1
15 ( High-15)
.426 (172-404)
.730 (146-200)
35 (High-11)
40 (High-1.000, 4-4)
8 (High-3)
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Games Played
Games Started
Points Per Game
Rebounds Per Game
Double-Doubles
Double-Figure Scoring Games
Double-Figure Rebounding Games
FG %
FT %
Games with 5+ FG
2014-15 Season
34
31
10.3
7.4
8
20 (High-17)
10 (High-16)
.451 (128-284)
.660 (95-144)
10 (High-7)
2013-14 Season
62
62
7.2
5.2
1
14 (High-16)
2 (High-12)
.473 (167-353)
.614 (113-184)
8 (High-6)
GETTING DEFENSIVE
The Hornets held three straight opponents to 80 points or less from Jan. 17-21, becoming the first team in the NBA to hold its opponent to 80 points
or less in three straight games since the Brooklyn Nets did so from March 6-9, 2013. It was the first time Charlotte had done so since Jan. 29-Feb.
3, 2002. The Hornets also held their opponents under 100 points in 10 consecutive games from Jan. 2-21, the longest streak in the NBA this
season. Charlotte held Indiana to just 71 points on Jan. 17, the fewest points scored by a team in an overtime game in the shot-clock era, according
to the Elias Sports Bureau.
BISMACK’S WORLD
Over his last seven games played, Bismack Biyombo has scored in double figures four times and grabbed double-figure rebounds four times,
tallying three double-doubles. He is averaging 9.2 points on .585 shooting (24-41) and 9.5 rebounds over the stretch, which includes the first threegame double-figure rebounding streak of his career from Jan. 10-17. Biyombo has had at least seven offensive rebounds in four of the seven
games, including a three-game streak that tied the longest in Charlotte NBA history of games with seven or more offensive rebounds. It was
previously done by Emeka Okafor (January 15-19, 2007), Vlade Divac (January 12-15, 1997) and Larry Johnson (December 13-17, 1991). Biyombo
recorded two straight double-doubles on Jan. 10 against New York (14 points and 12 rebounds) and Jan. 14 against San Antonio (12 points and 15
rebounds) to record two straight double-doubles for just the second time in his career. The previous time came April 13 and 15, 2013.
IT STARTS WITH THE POINT GUARD
Kemba Walker has scored 20 or more points in 14 of his last 21 games played and is averaging 23.0 points on .429 shooting from the field (171399), including .355 from beyond the three-point line (43-121), over the 21-game stretch. Walker scored 30 points or more in three consecutive
games from Jan. 3-7, the ninth such streak in Charlotte NBA history, and tallied at least 25 points in six straight games from Jan. 3-14. He scored a
career-high 42 points on Dec. 27 against Orlando, including 35 points in the second half, the most points in a half in Charlotte NBA history. He has
reached double figures in 29 of the last 32 games and 37 of 42 games played this season.
WALKER’S PROGRESSION
Kemba Walker is ranked fifth in the NBA in assists per turnover ratio (3.1), having handed out 220 assists to just 70 turnovers. Walker has improved
his assists per turnover ratio each season since becoming the full-time starting point guard in 2012. Below is a chart that shows his assist and
turnovers during that time span.
Season
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
Assists
220
447
471
Turnovers
70
169
200
Assists Per Turnover Ratio
3.1
2.6
2.4
CLEANING THE GLASS
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14), Bismack Biyombo (12) and Cody Zeller (12) all grabbed 10 or more rebounds on Jan. 21 against the Heat, marking
the first time that Charlotte had three players with double-figure rebounds in one game since Feb. 8, 2013, when it was done by Byron Mullens (12),
Biyombo (10), Gerald Henderson (10) and Kidd-Gilchrist (10).
KEMBA WALKER’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Kemba Walker was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Jan. 11 after leading the
Hornets to a perfect 4-0 record on the week. Walker led the NBA in both scoring and field goals made for the week, averaging 30.3 points and 11.0
field goals. He scored at least 28 points in each of the four games, tallying more than 30 points in each of the first two games. Including his 30-point
performance on Saturday, Jan. 3, Walker recorded a career-best three straight games of 30 points or more and currently has a career-long streak of
five straight games with at least 25 points. Over the four games played during the week, Walker averaged 30.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists
in 36.2 minutes, while shooting .500 from the field (44-88), .364 from beyond the three-point line (8-22) and .893 from the free-throw line (25-28).
The following chart shows Walker’s statistics from the week:
Game
January 5 at Boston
January 7 vs. New Orleans
January 8 at Toronto
January 10 at New York
Points
33
31
29
28
Rebounds
5
4
8
7
Assists
5
4
7
1
WALKER’S SCORING FEST
Kemba Walker scored at least 28 points in six consecutive games played from Jan. 3-14, the longest streak in Charlotte NBA history and the
second-longest in the NBA this season behind only Russell Westbrook’s nine straight games from Dec. 12-26. The following chart shows the longest
such streaks in Charlotte NBA history:
Player
Kemba Walker
Glen Rice
Jason Richardson
Glen Rice
Glen Rice
Dates
January 3-14, 2015
January 15-24, 1997
December 29, 2007-January 4, 2008
February 11-18, 1998
January 28-February 2, 1997
Number of games
6
5
4
4
4
ZELLER’S PERFECTION
Cody Zeller scored a career-high 20 points on 8-8 shooting from the field and 4-4 from the free-throw line on Jan. 5 against the Celtics. Zeller
became just the fourth player in Charlotte NBA history to not miss a shot from either the field or free-throw line when attempting at least five field
goals and at least four free throws. The following shows the times this has occurred:
Player
Cody Zeller
Brad Miller
Anthony Mason
Robert Parish
Date
January 5, 2015
March 24, 1999
February 6, 1997
February 6, 1996
FG-FGA
8-8
9-9
8-8
6-6
FT-FTA
4-4
7-7
6-6
4-4
ON POINT
Kemba Walker averaged 21.7 points in the month of December, increasing his scoring average by 8.4 points from November, when he averaged
13.3 points. Walker’s increase of 8.4 points per game is the highest among players who played in at least 10 games in each month. The following
shows the players with the largest points per game increases between the two months.
Player
Team
Kemba Walker
Shabazz Muhammad
Mason Plumlee
Tyler Zeller
Charlotte
Minnesota
Brooklyn
Boston
December
Average
21.7
18.1
12.9
12.5
Games
15
15
16
15
November
Average
13.3
9.9
5.1
6.4
Games
Increase
17
13
14
13
8.4
8.2
7.9
6.1
WALKER’S BIG NIGHT
Kemba Walker scored a career-high 42 points on 15-31 shooting on Dec. 27 against the Magic. Walker scored 35 points in the second half, the
most points by any player in any half in the NBA this season and the most in a half in Charlotte NBA history. Below is a chart of his career night:
Category
Points
Points in a Half
Points in a Quarter
Field Goals
New Career High
42
35 (Second Half)
19 (Third Quarter)
15
Previous Career High
35 (1/21/13 vs. Houston)
27 (12/9/13 vs. Golden State)
18 (4/12/13 at Detroit)
13 (3/27/13 at Orlando)
WALKER’S 30-30-30 RUN
Kemba Walker scored 31 points on Jan. 7 against New Orleans, to record the ninth streak in Charlotte NBA history of a player scoring 30 or more
points in three consecutive games. The following details the 30-point streaks of three games or longer in Charlotte history.
Player
Glen Rice
Glen Rice
Kemba Walker
Al Jefferson
Glen Rice
Glen Rice
Larry Johnson
Kelly Tripucka
Kelly Tripucka
Games
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Dates
Jan. 15-26, 1997
Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 1997
Jan. 3-7, 2015
Jan. 25-31, 2014
Feb. 13-18, 1998
Dec. 12-16, 1995
Nov. 10-14, 1995
Feb. 14-18, 1989
Dec. 3-10, 1988
18 AND LIFE
The Hornets won three straight games by 18 points or more from Dec. 19-22, marking the first time in Charlotte NBA history that the team had three
consecutive wins by at least 18 points.
CLOSE CALLS
The Hornets have played 19 games this season that were decided by seven points or less. Over the past two seasons, Charlotte has had 59 games
decided by seven points or less, tied for fifth-most in the NBA. Following is a chart of the top 10 teams who have played in the most games decided
by seven points or less over the last two seasons along with their records.
Team
New Orleans
Phoenix
Boston
Washington
Charlotte
Atlanta
Memphis
Number of Games
65
63
61
61
60
60
60
Record
30-35
30-33
19-42
33-28
31-29
31-29
41-19
HORNETS AMONG THE LEAGUE LEADERS
Category
Player
Scoring
Kemba Walker
Scoring
Al Jefferson
Rebounding
Al Jefferson
Rebounding
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Assists
Kemba Walker
Assists
Lance Stephenson
FG %
Al Jefferson
FT %
Gerald Henderson
FT %
Gary Neal
Rank (stat)
22 (18.8)
T-29 (17.4)
20 (8.3)
32 (7.4)
T-25 (5.2)
T-28 (5.0)
T-35 (.488)
15 (.869)
22 (.863)
Category
Steals
Blocks
Blocks
Minutes
Assists Per Turnover
Rookie Scoring
Rookie 3 FG%
Rookie Blocks
Player
Kemba Walker
Bismack Biyombo
Al Jefferson
Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker
P.J. Hairston
P.J. Hairston
P.J. Hairston
NBA D-LEAGUE AFFILIATE: FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS
The Hornets’ NBA Development League affiliate is the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Current Record: 19-11
Next Game: Friday, February 6 vs. Erie
Rank (stat)
T-35 (1.4)
20 (1.4)
T-27 (1.2)
13 (35.6)
5 (3.1)
T-18 (5.3)
9 (.304)
8 (0.4)
HORNETS IN THE COMMUNITY
On Wednesday, February 4, the Charlotte Hornets and Family Dollar partnered together for the Military Care Event at Time Warner Cable Arena.
This unique community initiative had members of each organization prepare, package and donated more than 10,000 care kits to military troops
overseas. Family Dollar also presented a $10,000 donation to Charlotte Bridge Home for their service with local military personnel throughout the
Carolinas. The entire Hornets team and coaching staff joined more than 300 volunteers from Family Dollar and service men and women from various
bases in North Carolina to unload, pack and ship over 100,000 items to military troops serving all over the world.
HORNETS COACHES
HEAD COACH: Steve Clifford (Maine-Farmington)
NBA Coaching Record: 2nd year, 64-66
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH:
Patrick Ewing (Georgetown)
ASSISTANT COACHES:
Stephen Silas (Brown), Mark Price (Georgia Tech), Bob Weiss (Penn State), Pat Delany (Saint Anselm), Steve Hetzel (Michigan State)
STEVE CLIFFORD’S COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
· Named head coach on May 29, 2013
· Has 29 years of coaching experience
· Led the team to a 43-39 record and the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs in his first season
· Named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for April in 2014 after leading Charlotte to a 7-1 record (.875 winning percentage) in April, the
best record in the NBA
· Spent 13 seasons as an NBA assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks
· In five seasons in Orlando, helped the Magic to a 259-135 record (.657) and five straight playoff appearances, including a trip to the 2009 NBA
Finals
· Spent four seasons with the Houston Rockets as an assistant coach to Jeff Van Gundy from 2003-07
· Entered the NBA with the New York Knicks, serving as the team’s advance scout in 2000-01 and as an assistant coach from 2001-03
· Spent 15 years coaching at the collegiate level, including four years as head coach at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York
· Served as head coach at Adelphi from 1995-99, posting a record of 86-36 (.705) and leading the school to four straight 20-win seasons and four
straight appearances in the NCAA Division II Tournament
HORNETS PLAYERS
For additional information, please see the 2014-15 Charlotte Hornets Media Guide
#8 BISMACK BIYOMBO - FORWARD/CENTER
6-9
245
DEM. REP OF CONGO
YRS PRO: 3
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
4.6
6.2
0.2
0.2
1.4
17.6
SEASON HIGHS
14 at NYK
1/10/15
14 Three Times
MR: 1/10/15
15 vs. SAS
1/14/15
17 Two Times
MR: 4/13/13
2 at PHX
11/14/14
3 Two Times
MR: 3/27/13
1 Seven Times
MR: 1/21/15
2 Eight Times
MR 3/15/13
6 vs. ORL
11/21/14
7 Three Times
MR: 1/21/13
36 vs. IND
1/17/15
43 vs. NYK
4/15/13
CAREER HIGHS
·
Ranked 20th in the NBA in blocks
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
FT-A
Did Not Dress – Bone Bruise, Right Knee
Did Not Dress – Bone Bruise, Right Knee
Did Not Dress – Bone Bruise, Right Knee
7:12
0-2
0-0
0-0
24:15
4-6
0-0
2-2
#19 P.J. HAIRSTON - GUARD
A
PF
ST
TO
BS
PTS
2-0-2
3-2-5
0
0
2
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
10
220
NORTH CAROLINA
YRS PRO: R
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
5.3
2.0
0.4
0.5
0.4
14.7
SEASON HIGHS
15 Two Times
MR: 1/10/15
15 Two Times
MR: 1/10/15
10 vs. DEN
12/22/14
10 vs. DEN
12/22/14
2 Two Times
MR: 11/7/14
2 Two Times
MR: 11/7/14
2 Two Times
MR: 12/19/14
2 Two Times
MR: 12/19/14
3 Two Times
MR: 12/22/14
3 Two Times
MR: 12/22/14
27 Two Times
MR: 12/26/14
27 Two Times
MR: 12/26/14
CAREER HIGHS
·
6-6
O-D-T
Ranked eighth among NBA rookies in blocks, ninth three-point percentage (.304) and tied for 14th in scoring
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
10:39
0-3
0-2
9:00
0-2
0-1
10:53
2-3
1-1
6:43
0-4
0-3
#9 GERALD HENDERSON - GUARD
FT-A
O-D-T
A
PF
ST
TO
BS
PTS
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-1-1
0-0-0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
5
0
6-5
215
DUKE
YRS PRO: 5
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
10.6
2.8
2.3
0.5
0.3
26.6
SEASON HIGHS
31 at TOR
1/8/2015
35 Two Times
MR: 3/29/13
8 vs. CLE
1/2/15
10 Three Times
MR: 2/19/13
8 at BOS
1/5/15
8 Three Times
MR: 1/5/15
2 Three Times
MR: 12/29/14
5 vs. IND
11/2/12
2 Three Times
MR: 1/28/15
3 Four Times
MR: 4/16/12
39 vs. MIL
12/29/14
46 at NYK
3/29/13
CAREER HIGHS
·
Ranked 15th the NBA free-throw percentage (.869)
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
33:23
25:03
35:07
29:35
21:32
FG-A
6-13
4-10
6-17
5-12
2-8
3FG-A
1-2
0-2
1-3
0-1
0-1
FT-A
4-4
0-0
5-6
4-4
2-2
O-D-T
1-1-2
0-4-4
0-1-1
0-1-1
0-0-0
A
5
0
3
1
2
PF
0
1
2
4
0
ST
1
1
1
1
1
TO
1
2
0
1
2
BS
0
0
2
0
0
PTS
17
8
18
14
6
#25 AL JEFFERSON - CENTER
6-10
289
PRENTISS HS (MS)
YRS PRO: 10
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
17.4
8.3
1.8
0.6
1.2
31.4
SEASON HIGHS
34 vs. ATL
11/7/14
40 Two Times
MR: 1/31/14
16 at SAS
1/28/15
26 Two Times
MR: 4/16/12
5 Two Times
MR: 12/29/14
7 Three Times
MR: 2/18/14
2 Four Times
MR: 2/2/15
4 Seven Times
MR: 3/28/14
7 vs. NYK
1/24/15
7 Two Times
MR: 1/24/15
45 at MEM
12/12/14
54 vs. DAL
4/16/12
CAREER HIGHS
·
Ranked 20th in the NBA in rebounding, tied for 27th in blocks, tied for 29th in scoring and tied for 35th in field-goal percentage (.488)
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
31:24
27:47
34:55
30:29
23:45
FG-A
9-19
7-15
8-12
4-14
10-16
3FG-A
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
#14 MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST - FORWARD
FT-A
0-0
0-0
1-2
1-4
2-2
O-D-T
2-10-12
0-7-7
3-13-16
2-4-6
2-9-11
A
1
3
1
0
1
PF
2
1
3
2
2
6-7
232
KENTUCKY
ST
2
1
1
0
0
TO
0
0
1
1
0
BS
0
2
0
7
3
PTS
18
14
17
9
22
YRS PRO: 2
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
10.3
7.4
1.6
0.5
0.6
26.8
SEASON HIGHS
17 Three Times
MR: 1/31/15
25 Two Times
MR: 12/19/12
16 vs. IND
1/17/15
16 vs. IND
1/17/15
3 Seven Times
MR: 2/21/15
6 vs. SAS
12/8/12
2 Three Times
MR: 1/24/15
5 at DAL
11/3/12
3 Two Times
MR: 12/20/14
4 vs. ATL
11/23/12
37 at WAS
2/2/15
41 vs. DAL
11/10/12
CAREER HIGHS
·
Ranked 32nd in the NBA in rebounding
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
36:40
30:24
25:02
29:54
23:09
FG-A
4-6
7-13
7-13
2-10
5-11
3FG-A
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
#54 JASON MAXIELL - FORWARD
FT-A
5-10
3-5
0-0
6-9
5-8
O-D-T
2-11-13
2-11-13
1-2-3
0-7-7
2-5-7
A
3
3
1
0
2
PF
3
2
1
0
0
6-7
260
CINCINNATI
ST
1
1
0
2
1
TO
0
1
1
0
2
BS
0
1
0
0
1
PTS
13
17
14
10
15
YRS PRO: 9
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
3.4
2.7
0.2
0.3
0.6
14.2
SEASON HIGHS
14 at DEN
1/31/15
28 vs. WAS
4/11/08
8 at ORL
1/3/15
16 vs. HOU
3/7/10
1 Seven Times
MR: 2/2/15
5 at GSW
11/14/07
2 vs. SAS
1/14/15
3 Three Times
MR: 2/26/11
4 at DEN
1/31/15
6 Three Times
MR: 12/11/12
29 at ORL
1/3/15
43 at GSW
11/14/07
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
16:14
20:13
16:01
10:44
9:03
FG-A
2-3
6-10
2-5
1-3
0-0
3FG-A
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
FT-A
0-0
2-2
0-0
2-4
1-2
O-D-T
1-0-1
2-5-7
1-1-2
2-0-2
2-1-3
A
1
0
0
0
1
PF
2
1
1
4
2
ST
0
1
0
0
0
TO
2
0
0
1
0
BS
1
4
0
1
0
PTS
4
14
4
4
1
#12 GARY NEAL - GUARD
6-4
CAREER HIGHS
·
TOWSON
YRS PRO: 4
POINTS
9.9
REBOUNDS
2.2
ASSISTS
1.9
STEALS
0.4
BLOCKS
0.1
MINUTES
21.7
25 at MEM
12/12/14
29 at HOU
12/10/12
6 Two Times
MR: 12/31/14
8 Two Times
MR: 4/3/13
6 Two Times
MR: 12/19/14
7 Two Times
MR: 11/29/12
2 Two Times
MR: 12/19/14
4 vs. MIN
3/21/12
1 at HOU
12/31/14
1 Nine Times
MR: 12/31/14
32 Two Times
MR: 12/12/14
40 vs. MEM
12/1/12
2014-15 AVERAGES
SEASON HIGHS
210
Ranked 22nd the NBA free-throw percentage (.863)
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
16:48
16:22
17:58
15:31
18:08
FG-A
5-11
3-5
4-10
0-6
1-2
3FG-A
2-4
0-1
2-4
0-3
0-0
#22 BRIAN ROBERTS - GUARD
FT-A
0-0
4-4
2-2
0-0
0-0
O-D-T
0-0-0
0-1-1
0-1-1
0-1-1
0-1-1
A
1
4
0
0
2
PF
3
0
3
0
1
6-1
173
DAYTON
ST
0
0
1
0
0
TO
3
0
4
0
2
BS
0
0
0
0
0
PTS
12
10
12
0
2
YRS PRO: 2
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
6.9
1.4
2.3
0.4
0.1
18.3
SEASON HIGHS
24 vs. POR
11/26/14
24 vs. POR
11/26/14
4 Four Times
MR: 1/31/15
7 vs. DAL
1/10/14
6 Three Times
MR: 1/31/15
18 vs. DEN
3/25/13
3 at SAS
1/28/15
4 at BKN
2/9/14
1 Four Times
MR:1/24/15
1 Twelve Times
MR: 11/28/14
40 vs. IND
1/17/15
42 Two Times
MR: 4/17/13
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
33:55
22:35
36:39
32:59
15:52
FG-A
6-10
0-7
3-11
5-9
1-4
3FG-A
1-3
0-3
2-7
1-2
1-3
#1 LANCE STEPHENSON - GUARD
O-D-T
0-1-1
0-4-4
1-2-3
0-3-3
0-1-1
A
3
6
6
3
2
PF
2
3
1
0
2
6-5
230
CINCINNATI
ST
0
0
3
0
0
TO
1
0
0
4
1
BS
0
0
0
1
0
PTS
18
0
8
17
3
YRS PRO: 4
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
9.3
5.9
5.0
0.7
0.2
30.4
SEASON HIGHS
20 vs. CHI
12/3/14
28 vs. NYK
1/16/14
14 at POR
11/11/14
14 Three Times
MR: 11/11/14
13 at DEN
1/31/15
13 at DEN
1/31/15
3 at NYK
11/2/14
5 vs. BOS
3/6/13
2 at IND
11/19/14
2 Two Times
MR: 11/19/14
47 vs. ATL
11/7/14
47 vs. ATL
11/7/14
CAREER HIGHS
·
FT-A
5-5
0-0
0-0
6-6
0-0
Tied for 28th in the NBA in assists
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
23:14
29:54
20:14
28:40
26:28
FG-A
4-8
2-10
0-5
3-10
5-10
3FG-A
0-3
0-2
0-2
0-0
0-2
FT-A
0-0
0-2
0-0
0-1
0-2
O-D-T
0-3-3
1-4-5
0-4-4
0-3-3
0-4-4
A
2
13
4
4
9
PF
2
5
3
4
4
ST
1
2
1
2
0
TO
3
3
4
2
1
BS
0
0
1
0
0
PTS
8
4
0
6
10
#44 JEFFERY TAYLOR - FORWARD
6-7
225
VANDERBILT
YRS PRO: 2
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
3.4
1.4
0.6
0.3
0.0
7.5
SEASON HIGHS
9 vs. MIN
1/19/15
20 Two Times
MR: 12/6/13
4 at OKC
12/26/14
8 Two Times
MR: 12/6/13
2 at NYK
1/10/15
4 Three Times
MR: 1/30/13
2 at CLE
1/23/15
4 at OKC
11/26/12
N/A
12 at NYK
1/10/15
39 vs. NYK
12/5/12
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
9:03
2-4
0-0
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
6:43
2-3
0-0
#11 NOAH VONLEH - FORWARD
2 Two Times
MR: 2/23/13
FT-A
O-D-T
A
PF
ST
TO
BS
PTS
0-2
0-1-1
0
0
0
1
0
4
2-2
0-0-0
2
0
2
0
0
6
6-10
240
INDIANA
YRS PRO: R
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
2.9
2.5
0.2
0.2
0.3
8.4
SEASON HIGHS
10 at DEN
1/31/15
10 at DEN
1/31/15
7 at DEN
1/31/15
7 at DEN
1/31/15
1 Two Times
MR: 1/28/15
1 Two Times
MR: 1/28/15
1 Two Times
MR: 1/8/15
1 Two Times
MR: 1/8/15
2 at DEN
1/31/15
2 at DEN
1/31/15
16 at DEN
1/31/15
16 at DEN
1/31/15
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
16:29
3-5
0-1
8:33
1-1
0-0
Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision
Inactive
#15 KEMBA WALKER - GUARD
FT-A
O-D-T
A
PF
ST
TO
BS
PTS
4-6
2-2
4-3-7
0-0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
0
10
4
6-1
184
CONNECTICUT
YRS PRO: 3
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
18.8
3.8
5.2
1.4
0.6
35.6
SEASON HIGHS
42 vs. ORL
12/27/14
42 vs. ORL
12/27/14
12 vs. ORL
11/21/14
12 vs. ORL
11/21/14
13 vs. GSW
11/28/14
16 vs. DET
2/19/14
4 vs. UTH
12/20/14
8 vs. DAL
11/10/12
4 vs. MIL
12/29/14
4 Two Times
MR: 12/29/14
49 vs. MIL
12/29/14
49 vs. MIL
12/29/14
CAREER HIGHS
·
Ranked fifth in the NBA in assists per turnover (3.1), 13th in minutes played, 22nd in scoring, tied for 25th in assists, and tied for 35th in
steals
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
Inactive – Left Knee Surgery
Inactive – Left Knee Surgery
Inactive – Left Knee Cyst
Inactive – Left Knee Cyst
25:25
3-14
1-5
FT-A
O-D-T
A
PF
ST
TO
BS
PTS
1-1
0-0-0
4
2
2
2
0
8
#4 ELLIOT WILLIAMS - GUARD
2014-15 AVERAGES
(WITH UTA)
SEASON HIGHS
CAREER HIGHS
·
·
·
6-5
190
MEMPHIS
YRS PRO: 2
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
3.6
0.6
0.8
0.4
0.0
8.4
10 at CLE
1/21/15
17 vs. SAS
2/21/12
1 Two Times
MR: 1/21/15
6 vs. MEM
3/15/14
3 at CLE
1/21/15
6 vs. BKN
4/5/14
2 at HOU
1/10/15
4 4 at BOS
4/4/14
N/A
22 at HOU
1/10/15
30 at WAS
1/20/14
1 Six Times
MR: 4/16/14
Signed to a 10-day contract on February 4
Appeared in five games and averaged 3.6 points in 8.4 minutes with Utah
Played in 19 games for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA D-League this season, averaging 20.1 points, 7.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds and
1.3 steals in 36.3 minutes.
#2 MARVIN WILLIAMS - FORWARD
6-9
237
NORTH CAROLINA
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
6.4
4.5
1.2
0.8
0.3
24.5
SEASON HIGHS
19 vs. MIL
10/29/14
33 at SEA
1/25/08
14 vs. MIL
12/29/14
15 at DAL
12/5/09
3 Six Times
MR: 1/8/15
7 vs. DET
1/12/07
4 Two Times
MR: 1/10/15
4 Six Times
MR: 1/10/15
2 at WAS
2/2/15
4 vs. CHI
1/13/08
38 at TOR
1/8/15
50 Two Times
MR: 12/19/07
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
FG-A
3FG-A
17:30
0-4
0-3
Did Not Dress – Concussion
Not With Team – Concussion
11:45
1-2
0-0
20:34
1-5
0-2
#40 CODY ZELLER - FORWARD
FT-A
0-0
O-D-T
0-7-7
A
1
PF
2
ST
0
TO
1
BS
2
PTS
0
1-4
0-1
2-5-7
0-3-3
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
7-0
240
INDIANA
YRS PRO: 1
POINTS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
MINUTES
2014-15 AVERAGES
7.8
5.7
1.7
0.6
0.8
24.4
SEASON HIGHS
21 at DEN
1/31/15
21 at DEN
1/31/15
14 vs. GSW
11/28/14
14 vs. GSW
11/28/14
7 at SAS
1/28/15
7 at SAS
1/28/15
3 Three Times
MR: 1/31/15
3 Three Times
MR: 1/31/15
4 at MEM
12/12/14
4 at MEM
12/12/14
37 at SAS
1/28/15
37 Two Times
MR: 1/28/15
CAREER HIGHS
Recent Games:
Date
2/2
1/31
1/28
1/24
1/23
Opp
@WAS
@DEN
@SAS
NYK
@CLE
Min
30:52
31:31
36:31
32:18
18:23
FG-A
1-5
10-11
3-7
2-5
2-6
3FG-A
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
YRS PRO: 9
FT-A
0-0
1-2
2-2
4-5
1-2
O-D-T
0-3-3
1-7-8
2-11-13
2-6-8
3-4-7
A
4
3
7
1
2
PF
2
3
0
3
3
ST
1
3
0
2
0
TO
0
0
2
0
1
BS
0
2
1
3
0
PTS
2
21
9
8
5
MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS & STATS
2014-15 INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS:
Hornets
Hornets Opponents
FGA
3FGM
3FGA
FTM
FTA
OR
DR
TOT
FGA
3FGM
3FGA
FTM
FTA
OR
DR
TOT
PTS
MIN
FGM
AST
STL
BLK
TO
42
48:35
15
15
31
5
12
12
13
8
16
16
16
13
13
4
7
--6
Kemba Walker (vs. Orlando, Dec. 27)
Kemba Walker (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29*)
Kemba Walker (vs. Orlando, Dec. 27)
Al Jefferson (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
Kemba Walker (vs. Orlando, Dec. 27)
Kemba Walker (vs. Orlando, Dec. 27)
Kemba Walker (vs. Orlando, Dec. 27)
Kemba Walker (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29*)
Kemba Walker (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29*)
Bismack Biyombo (vs. Miami, Jan. 21)
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
Al Jefferson (at San Antonio, Jan. 28)
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
Lance Stephenson (at Denver, Jan. 31)
Kemba Walker (vs. Golden State, Nov. 28)
Three Times, MR: Marvin Williams (at New York, Jan. 10)
Al Jefferson (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
Lance Stephenson (vs. Golden State, Nov. 28)
PTS
MIN
FGM
AST
STL
BLK
TO
36
46:02
15
--27
8
12
10
10
6
17
18
--15
15
4
6
6
8
James Harden (at Houston, Dec. 31)
Tony Allen (at Memphis, Dec. 12**)
Anthony Davis (vs. New Orleans, Jan. 7)
Kyrie Irving (vs. Cleveland, Jan. 2)
James Harden (at Houston, Dec. 31)
Patrick Beverley (at Houston, Dec. 31)
Brandon Knight (vs. Milwaukee, Oct. 29*)
Four Times, MR: K. Love (vs. Cleveland, Jan. 2)
Tristan Thompson (vs. Cleveland, Jan. 2)
Kevin Love (at Cleveland, Dec. 15)
Kevin Love (at Cleveland, Dec. 15)
Chris Paul (vs. L.A. Clippers, Nov. 24)
Jeff Teague (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
Seven Times, MR: L. James (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
Roy Hibbert (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
Marc Gasol (at Memphis, Dec. 12**)
Brandon Knight (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29*)
* denotes number of overtime periods
HORNETS RECORD WHEN:
Lead at end of the 1st quarter
Trail at end of the 1st quarter
Tied at end of the 1st quarter
Home
8-3
4-10
0-0
Road
7-4
2-10
0-0
Overall
15-7
6-20
0-0
Home
4-5
8-8
0-0
Road
4-6
5-8
0-0
Overall
8-11
13-16
0-0
Lead at the end of 2nd quarter
Trail at the end of 2nd quarter
Tied at the end of 2nd quarter
6-5
6-8
0-0
6-4
2-10
1-0
12-9
8-18
1-0
Hornets score less than 80 points
Hornets score 80-89 points
Hornets score 90-99 points
Hornets score 100-109 points
Hornets score 110-119 points
Hornets score 120 points or more
2-2
1-2
3-6
4-3
1-0
1-0
0-2
0-4
2-5
5-3
2-0
0-0
2-4
1-6
5-11
9-6
3-0
1-0
Lead at the end of 3rd quarter
Trail at the end of 3rd quarter
Tied at the end of 3rd quarter
8-3
4-10
0-0
8-4
1-10
0-0
16-7
5-20
0-0
Shoot higher FG% than opponent
Shoot lower FG% than opponent
Shoot equal FG% as opponent
6-2
6-11
0-0
6-1
3-12
0-1
12-3
9-23
0-1
Opponent scores less than 80 points
Opponent scores 80-89 points
Opponent scores 90-99 points
Opponent scores 100-109 points
Opponent scores 110-119 points
Opponent scores 120 points or more
3-1
5-0
1-2
2-7
1-3
0-0
0-0
3-2
5-5
1-4
0-2
0-1
3-1
8-2
6-7
3-11
1-5
0-1
Shoot 50% FG or higher
Shoot lower than 50% FG
1-0
11-13
1-0
8-14
2-0
19-27
Make more 3-PT FG than opponent
Make fewer 3-PT FG than opponent
Make equal 3-PT as opponent
4-5
7-6
1-2
0-2
7-11
2-1
4-7
14-17
3-3
7 players score in double figures
6 players score in double figures
5 players score in double figures
4 or less score in double figures
0-0
1-0
3-4
8-9
0-0
2-0
3-2
4-12
0-0
3-0
6-6
12-21
Attempt more FT than opponent
Attempt fewer FT than opponent
Attempt equal FT as opponent
8-8
3-5
1-0
5-7
1-6
3-1
13-15
4-11
4-1
Outscore opponents bench
Outscored by opponents bench
Score equal to opponents bench
8-5
4-8
0-0
4-8
5-5
0-1
12-13
9-13
0-1
Outrebound their opponent
Outrebounded by their opponent
Equal rebounds as opponent
9-4
2-9
1-0
8-3
1-10
0-1
17-7
3-19
1-1
First game of back-to-back
Second game of back-to-back
2-3
3-3
2-5
3-3
4-8
6-6
Make more turnovers than opponent
Make fewer turnovers than opponent
Make equal turnovers as opponent
HORNETS HIGHS & LOWS:
TOTAL PTS
PTS, 1ST QTR
PTS, 2ND QTR
PTS, 3RD QTR
PTS, 4TH QTR
PTS, 1ST HALF
PTS, 2ND HALF
PTS, OVERTIME
FGM
FGA
FG%
3-PT FGM
3-PT FGA
FTM
FTA
FT%
OFF REBS
DEF REBS
TOTAL REBS
ASSISTS
STEALS
TURNOVERS
BLOCKED SHOTS
POINTS IN THE PAINT
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
HIGHS
122 (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
37 (at Philadelphia, Dec. 19)
41 (at New York, Jan. 10)
34 (at Milwaukee, Dec. 23)
32 (vs. Milwaukee, Oct. 29*)
66 (at Philadelphia, Dec. 19)
57 (vs. New Orleans, Jan. 7)
13 (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
48 (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
101 (vs. Milwaukee/vs. Indiana, Oct. 29*/Jan. 17*)
.538 (vs. Denver, Dec. 22)
12 (vs. Minnesota, Jan. 19)
28 (vs. Cleveland, Jan. 2)
28 (vs. L.A. Clippers/at Milwaukee, Nov. 24/Dec. 23)
37 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
.957 (at Boston, Jan. 5)
20 (vs. Miami, Jan. 21)
47 (at Denver, Jan. 31)
58 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
32 (at Denver, Jan. 31)
13 (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29*)
21 (vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7**)
13 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
58 (vs. Atlanta/at Denver, Nov. 7**/ Jan. 31)
25 (at Phoenix, Nov. 14)
17 (vs. Milwaukee/vs. San Antonio, Oct. 29*/Jan. 14)
HORNETS OPPONENTS HIGHS & LOWS:
HIGHS
TOTAL PTS
129 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
PTS, 1ST QTR
34 (vs. Cleveland, Dec. 15)
PTS, 2ND QTR
42 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
PTS, 3RD QTR
34 (at L.A. Lakers/Portland, Nov. 9/Nov. 26)
PTS, 4TH QTR
41 (vs. Orlando, Nov. 21)
PTS, 1ST HALF
75 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
PTS, 2ND HALF
65 (at L.A. Lakers/vs. Orlando, Nov. 9/Nov. 21)
POINTS, OVERTIME
21 (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29)
FGM
46 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
FGA
99 (vs. Golden State, Nov. 28)
FG%
.583 (vs. Brooklyn, Dec. 13)
3-PT FGM
17 (at Houston, Dec. 31)
3-PT FGA
43 (at Houston, Dec. 31)
FTM
29 (at Memphis, Dec. 12**)
FTA
38 (at Memphis, Dec. 12**)
FT%
1.000 (at New Orleans, Nov. 4)
OFF REBS
16 (vs. Golden State, Nov. 28)
DEF REBS
49 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
TOTAL REBS
57 (at Oklahoma City, Dec. 26)
ASSISTS
32 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 17)
STEALS
10 (vs. Cleveland/at Houston, Dec. 15/Dec. 31)
TURNOVERS
25 (at Philadelphia, Dec. 19)
BLOCKED SHOTS
12 (at Philadelphia, Dec. 19)
POINTS IN THE PAINT
60 (vs. Orlando, Nov. 21)
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
23 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
FAST BREAK POINTS
27 (at Golden State/at Cleveland, Nov. 15/Jan. 23)
* denotes number of overtime periods
LOWS
69 (vs. Memphis, Nov. 1)
13 (at Cleveland, Jan. 23)
11 (at Atlanta, Nov. 29)
13 (at L.A. Lakers/vs. Indiana, Nov. 9/Jan. 17)
13 (at New York/vs. Miami, Nov. 2/Jan. 21)
28 (at Atlanta, Nov. 29)
31 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17)
5 (at Memphis, Dec. 12**)
25 (at Oklahoma City/vs. New York, Dec. 26/Jan. 24)
70 (at New York, Nov. 2)
.287 (at Oklahoma City, Dec. 26)
0 (at Denver, Jan. 31)
7 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
6 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 17)
12 (at Indiana, Nov. 19)
.462 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 17)
5 (Four Times, MR: at Cleveland, Dec. 15)
25 (at Atlanta/vs. Brooklyn, Nov. 29/Dec. 13)
33 (at Miami/vs. L.A. Clippers, Nov. 23/Nov. 24)
9 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
1 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 17)
5 (Three Times, MR: vs. Utah, Dec. 20)
0 (at L.A. Lakers, Nov. 9)
24 (Three Times, MR: at Oklahoma City, Dec. 26)
1 (vs. Memphis, Nov. 1)
0 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 17)
LOWS
71 (Three Times, MR: vs. New York, Jan. 24)
15 (at Denver, Jan. 31)
9 (at Orlando, Jan. 3)
11 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17)
15 (vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 29)
29 (at Orlando, Jan. 3)
28 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17)
3 (vs. Indiana, Jan. 17)
28 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
66 (at Miami, Nov. 23)
.345 (vs. Miami, Jan. 21)
2 (Three Times, MR: vs. Indiana, Jan. 17*)
11 (vs. Memphis, Nov. 1)
6 (vs. Boston, Dec. 10)
9 (at New York, Jan. 10)
.500 (vs. New York, Jan. 24)
2 (at Philadelphia/vs. Milwaukee, Dec. 19/Dec. 29*)
23 (at Boston, Jan. 5)
29 (at New York, Jan. 10)
11 (vs. Denver, Dec. 22)
2 (Four Times, MR: at Denver, Jan. 31)
6 (Three Times, MR: at Boston Jan. 5)
0 (vs. Memphis/at New York, Nov. 1/Nov. 2)
18 (at New York, Jan. 10)
2 (vs. Milwaukee/at Philadelphia, Oct. 29*/Dec. 19)
0 (vs. Memphis, Nov. 1)
HORNETS BY THE NUMBERS
Player
10+
pts
Biyombo
5
Hairston
6
Henderson
23
Jefferson
33
Kidd-Gilchrist
20
Maxiell
1
Neal
20
Pargo
2
Roberts
13
Stephenson
15
Vonleh
1
Taylor
Walker
37
Williams
8
Zeller
11
20+
pts
30+
pts
4
15
1
1
10+
rebs
8
1
10+
assts
13
10
DoubleDoubles
4
1
TripleDoubles
13
8
2
2
1
15
HORNETS LEADERS (leaders include ties)
High
High
High
High
High
pts
rebs
assts stls
blks
9
2
18
1
1
7
3
8
6
5
7
15
15
1
5
17
2
11
5
5
2
4
1
3
4
5
5
2
5
1
2
1
2
5
2
3
16
1
2
8
4
16
3
7
2
1
2
5
23
1
3
1
20
9
6
7
2
10
HORNETS GAMES MISSED DUE TO INJURY/ILLNESS/SUSPENSION — TOTAL: 94
Player
Bismack Biyombo
P.J. Hairston
Al Jefferson
Injury
Bone Bruise, Right Knee
Right Ankle Sprain
Left Groin Strain
Record
2-1
0-4
6-3
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Rib Contusion
Stress Reaction, Right Foot
1-1
2-10
Gary Neal
Jannero Pargo
Concussion
Left Shoulder Sprain
Right Hamstring Soreness
Low Back Soreness
0-2
0-4
0-1
11-8
Lance Stephenson
Pelvic Sprain
9-5
Jeffery Taylor
NBA Suspension
2-11
Kemba Walker
Marvin Williams
Left Knee Cyst/Surgery
Left Shoulder Strain
Concussion
Right Shoulder Strain
5-1
0-2
1-1
1-0
Cody Zeller
INACTIVE (without injury): P.J. Hairston (1), Jeffery Taylor (19), Noah Vonleh (17)
Games
Jan. 28, Jan. 31, Feb. 2
Nov. 19, Nov. 21, Nov. 23, Nov. 24
Dec. 31, Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan. 5, Jan. 7, Jan. 8, Jan. 10, Jan. 14,
Jan. 17
Nov. 4, Nov. 5
Nov. 14, Nov. 15, Nov. 17, Nov. 19, Nov. 21, Nov. 23,
Nov. 24, Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 3, Dec. 5
Nov. 17, Nov. 19
Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 3
Jan. 14
Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Dec. 29, Dec. 31, Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan. 5,
Jan. 7, Jan. 8, Jan. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 17, Jan. 19, Jan. 21,
Jan. 23, Jan. 24, Jan. 28, Jan. 31, Feb. 2
Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 22, Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Dec. 29,
Dec. 31, Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan. 5, Jan. 7, Jan. 8, Jan. 10
Nov. 19, Nov. 21, Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Nov. 29,
Dec. 3, Dec. 5, Dec. 10, Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 15
Jan. 17, Jan. 19, Jan. 24, Jan. 28, Jan. 31, Feb. 2
Nov. 28, Nov. 29
Jan. 28, Jan. 31
Jan. 8
2014-15 CHARLOTTE HORNETS ROSTER
(Alphabetical)
No.
Player
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Birthdate Prior to NBA/Home Country
Bismack Biyombo
F/C
6-9
245
8/28/92
Fuenlabrada (Spain)/Dem. Rep. of Congo
3
P.J. Hairston
G
6-6
220
12/24/92
North Carolina/USA
R
Gerald Henderson
G
6-5
215
12/9/87
Duke/USA
5
25
Al Jefferson
C
6-10 289
1/4/85
Prentiss HS (MS)/USA
14
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
F
6-7
232
9/26/93
Kentucky/USA
2
54
Jason Maxiell
F
6-7
260
2/18/83
Cincinnati/USA
9
12
Gary Neal
G
6-4
210
10/3/84
Towson/USA
4
22
Brian Roberts
G
6-1
173
12/3/85
Dayton/USA
2
Lance Stephenson
G
6-5
230
9/5/90
Cincinnati/USA
4
44
Jeffery Taylor
F
6-7
225
5/23/89
Vanderbilt/Sweden
2
11
Noah Vonleh
F
6-10 240
8/24/95
Indiana/USA
R
15
Kemba Walker
G
6-1
184
5/8/90
Connecticut/USA
3
4
Elliot Williams
G
6-5
180
6/20/89
Memphis/USA
2
2
Marvin Williams
F
6-9
237
6/19/86
North Carolina/USA
9
Cody Zeller
F
7-0
240
10/5/92
Indiana/USA
1
8
19
9
1
40
HEAD COACH: Steve Clifford (Maine-Farmington)
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Patrick Ewing (Georgetown)
ASSISTANT COACHES: Stephen Silas (Brown), Mark Price (Georgia Tech), Bob Weiss (Penn State),
Pat Delany (Saint Anselm), Steve Hetzel (Michigan State)
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Steve Stricker (Iowa State)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH: Matt Friia (Ithaca)
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: Dennis Williams (South Carolina)
(Numerical)
1
2
4
8
9
Lance Stephenson
Marvin Williams
Elliot Williams
Bismack Biyombo
Gerald Henderson
11
12
14
15
19
Noah Vonleh
Gary Neal
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Kemba Walker
P.J. Hairston
22
25
40
44
54
Brian Roberts
Al Jefferson
Cody Zeller
Jeffery Taylor
Jason Maxiell
Yrs Pro
10