The Charlotte Hornets (13-11) play against the Atlanta Hawks (11-11) at State Farm Arena
Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 5, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 99, Atlanta Hawks 92 (End Q3)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Cody Martin has a new career high 17 points with a three to beat the buzzer at the end of the 3rd quarter. His previous high was 15 against the Heat – 7:44 PM
Cody Martin has a new career high 17 points with a three to beat the buzzer at the end of the 3rd quarter. His previous high was 15 against the Heat – 7:44 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks battled back to briefly take the lead, 89-87, with 4:50 to play in the third quarter, but will enter the fourth trailing the Hornets, 99-92. – 7:44 PM
Hawks battled back to briefly take the lead, 89-87, with 4:50 to play in the third quarter, but will enter the fourth trailing the Hornets, 99-92. – 7:44 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks trail the Hornets 99-92 at the end of the third quarter. Basket didn’t count at the end of the quarter.
Collins: 22/9/4, 9/16 FG
Huerter: 18, 6/10 FG
Young: 17/11, 6/15 FG, 6 turnovers – 7:43 PM
Hawks trail the Hornets 99-92 at the end of the third quarter. Basket didn’t count at the end of the quarter.
Collins: 22/9/4, 9/16 FG
Huerter: 18, 6/10 FG
Young: 17/11, 6/15 FG, 6 turnovers – 7:43 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
CoTHREE 👌
@cody_martin15 | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/uiWT3PuzE1 – 7:43 PM
CoTHREE 👌
@cody_martin15 | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/uiWT3PuzE1 – 7:43 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
10-0 run for Charlotte to take a 97-89 lead vs. Atlanta, 2:24 to play in the third quarter – 7:36 PM
10-0 run for Charlotte to take a 97-89 lead vs. Atlanta, 2:24 to play in the third quarter – 7:36 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Another vicious John Collins dunk, feels like he has at least one insane dunk per game now pic.twitter.com/w9Qx0Qlila – 7:29 PM
Another vicious John Collins dunk, feels like he has at least one insane dunk per game now pic.twitter.com/w9Qx0Qlila – 7:29 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
After trailing by 11, Hawks have taken an 82-78 lead and are outscoring the Hornets 21-10 to start the third quarter. – 7:27 PM
After trailing by 11, Hawks have taken an 82-78 lead and are outscoring the Hornets 21-10 to start the third quarter. – 7:27 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With a double-double tonight (currently 12 pts/10 assts), Trae Young has his NBA-leading 12th points/assists double-double, and fifth in his last six games. – 7:25 PM
With a double-double tonight (currently 12 pts/10 assts), Trae Young has his NBA-leading 12th points/assists double-double, and fifth in his last six games. – 7:25 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
John Collins has reached the 20-point mark for the eighth time this season. – 7:24 PM
John Collins has reached the 20-point mark for the eighth time this season. – 7:24 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hornets scored 1.39 points per possession in the first half. Hornets only had 1 turnover, compared to Hawks’ 7. – 7:06 PM
Hornets scored 1.39 points per possession in the first half. Hornets only had 1 turnover, compared to Hawks’ 7. – 7:06 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
HALFTIME: Hornets 68, Hawks 61
John Collins: 14 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
Kevin Huerter: 13 pts, 2 ast
TLC: 10 pts, 3 reb, 2 blk
Trae Young: 9 pts, 8 ast
Gallo: 11 pts – 7:03 PM
HALFTIME: Hornets 68, Hawks 61
John Collins: 14 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
Kevin Huerter: 13 pts, 2 ast
TLC: 10 pts, 3 reb, 2 blk
Trae Young: 9 pts, 8 ast
Gallo: 11 pts – 7:03 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
An all round fantastic half of basketball for the Hornets, staggered by how organized they look, credit to the coaching staff and players – 7:03 PM
An all round fantastic half of basketball for the Hornets, staggered by how organized they look, credit to the coaching staff and players – 7:03 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks trail the Hornets 68-61 at the end of the first half.
Collins: 14/4/3, 6/9 FG
Huerter: 13, 4/7 FG
Young: 9/8, 3/10 FG, 5 turnovers – 7:02 PM
Hawks trail the Hornets 68-61 at the end of the first half.
Collins: 14/4/3, 6/9 FG
Huerter: 13, 4/7 FG
Young: 9/8, 3/10 FG, 5 turnovers – 7:02 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
For the third time this season, Clint Capela has reached double figures in rebounds in the first half. – 6:59 PM
For the third time this season, Clint Capela has reached double figures in rebounds in the first half. – 6:59 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s KO Time‼️ 🥊🥊🥊
@Kelly Oubre | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/xz2Wdoyz4o – 6:58 PM
It’s KO Time‼️ 🥊🥊🥊
@Kelly Oubre | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/xz2Wdoyz4o – 6:58 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his third rebound tonight, John Collins has 2,200 in his career … He is the 28th Atlanta Hawk to reach that mark. – 6:53 PM
With his third rebound tonight, John Collins has 2,200 in his career … He is the 28th Atlanta Hawk to reach that mark. – 6:53 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks have six turnovers, including a bunch of the live-ball variety. The Hornets have one. – 6:53 PM
Hawks have six turnovers, including a bunch of the live-ball variety. The Hornets have one. – 6:53 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
The Hornets, without two of their top scorers, are scoring at will against this Hawks defense. Charlotte is scoring almost 1.5 points per possessions. – 6:51 PM
The Hornets, without two of their top scorers, are scoring at will against this Hawks defense. Charlotte is scoring almost 1.5 points per possessions. – 6:51 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Danilo Gallinari’s offense is potent against this type of switching. – 6:42 PM
Danilo Gallinari’s offense is potent against this type of switching. – 6:42 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to tonight’s game. – 6:39 PM
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to tonight’s game. – 6:39 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to tonight’s game. – 6:39 PM
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to tonight’s game. – 6:39 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to the game. – 6:39 PM
Solomon Hill (right hamstring injury) will not return to the game. – 6:39 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Solomon Hill has been ruled out with a right hamstring injury. – 6:38 PM
Solomon Hill has been ruled out with a right hamstring injury. – 6:38 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
After the first quarter: Hawks 30, Hornets 30
John Collins: 8 pts, 2 reb
Trae Young: 5 pts, 4 ast – 6:35 PM
After the first quarter: Hawks 30, Hornets 30
John Collins: 8 pts, 2 reb
Trae Young: 5 pts, 4 ast – 6:35 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Solomon Hill is gingerly walking back to the locker room, with some help.
Looked like he came down awkwardly on the play before. – 6:33 PM
Solomon Hill is gingerly walking back to the locker room, with some help.
Looked like he came down awkwardly on the play before. – 6:33 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Solomon Hill just awkwardly fell on that last defensive possession. He’s going straight to the locker room. – 6:32 PM
Solomon Hill just awkwardly fell on that last defensive possession. He’s going straight to the locker room. – 6:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Clear the lane for SKY MILES! ✈️
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/W1HuRymooy – 6:30 PM
Clear the lane for SKY MILES! ✈️
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/W1HuRymooy – 6:30 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Lou Williams Is appearing in his 1,086th career game tonight, tying Clyde Drexler for 84th place in NBA history. – 6:27 PM
Lou Williams Is appearing in his 1,086th career game tonight, tying Clyde Drexler for 84th place in NBA history. – 6:27 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Sweet Spot 🍬
@Gordon Hayward | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/l5m7jrCegw – 6:25 PM
Sweet Spot 🍬
@Gordon Hayward | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/l5m7jrCegw – 6:25 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Scottie Lewis taking his chance and making his presence felt with A+ cheerleading on the sideline. But in all seriousness, a really solid start, Ish doing a good job of getting the team organized offensively and still playing with pace, Oubre’s getting his shots up tonight! – 6:22 PM
Scottie Lewis taking his chance and making his presence felt with A+ cheerleading on the sideline. But in all seriousness, a really solid start, Ish doing a good job of getting the team organized offensively and still playing with pace, Oubre’s getting his shots up tonight! – 6:22 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Randomly threw on the Hawks game and just saw @Lang Whitaker ‘s better half being honored during the first TV timeout. Congratulations! – 6:20 PM
Randomly threw on the Hawks game and just saw @Lang Whitaker ‘s better half being honored during the first TV timeout. Congratulations! – 6:20 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his first FGM, Clint Capela has 2,300 in his career … He is the 13th player since the 14-15 season to have at least 5,300 pts, 2,300 FGM and 4,400 rebs … In 421 career gms, he is tied for the 5th-quickest among that group in terms of games played to reach those marks. – 6:18 PM
With his first FGM, Clint Capela has 2,300 in his career … He is the 13th player since the 14-15 season to have at least 5,300 pts, 2,300 FGM and 4,400 rebs … In 421 career gms, he is tied for the 5th-quickest among that group in terms of games played to reach those marks. – 6:18 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
When the Hornets switch Ish Smith onto John Collins, it would behoove them to incite some Wake Forest on Wake Forest violence. – 6:12 PM
When the Hornets switch Ish Smith onto John Collins, it would behoove them to incite some Wake Forest on Wake Forest violence. – 6:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell pops up on the Timberwolves injury report today with right ankle soreness. He is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against Atlanta.
Russell missed two games earlier in the season with a right ankle sprain. – 6:05 PM
D’Angelo Russell pops up on the Timberwolves injury report today with right ankle soreness. He is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against Atlanta.
Russell missed two games earlier in the season with a right ankle sprain. – 6:05 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
If you weren’t aware that Hawks-Hornets was a 6:00 PM ET game, this tweet is your final warning. – 6:04 PM
If you weren’t aware that Hawks-Hornets was a 6:00 PM ET game, this tweet is your final warning. – 6:04 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Patrick Beverley (groin) and Karl-Anthony Towns (tailbone) are both listed as questionable to play on Monday against Atlanta.
Beverley’s timeline had been targeting this week as a return, and Towns almost played last game. – 6:02 PM
Patrick Beverley (groin) and Karl-Anthony Towns (tailbone) are both listed as questionable to play on Monday against Atlanta.
Beverley’s timeline had been targeting this week as a return, and Towns almost played last game. – 6:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
After missing the last few games (flu), Jaden McDaniels is probable to play Monday against Atlanta – 6:00 PM
After missing the last few games (flu), Jaden McDaniels is probable to play Monday against Atlanta – 6:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Switching things up with a 6pm tip tonight! 🙌
📍 – Atlanta, GA
🆚 – @Jaryd Wilson
⏰ – 6PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/9JAIXalngJ – 5:59 PM
Switching things up with a 6pm tip tonight! 🙌
📍 – Atlanta, GA
🆚 – @Jaryd Wilson
⏰ – 6PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/9JAIXalngJ – 5:59 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hornets are starting Hayward, Washington, Oubre, Richards, Smith.
TLC starts again for ATL. – 5:38 PM
Hornets are starting Hayward, Washington, Oubre, Richards, Smith.
TLC starts again for ATL. – 5:38 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot gets the starting nod again for the Hawks, alongside Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, John Collins and Clint Capela. – 5:37 PM
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot gets the starting nod again for the Hawks, alongside Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, John Collins and Clint Capela. – 5:37 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks starters vs. Hornets
Trae Young
Kevin Huerter
TImothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
John Collins
Clint Capela – 5:35 PM
Hawks starters vs. Hornets
Trae Young
Kevin Huerter
TImothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
John Collins
Clint Capela – 5:35 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tobias Harris is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. #Hornets with a non-COVID illness #Sixers – 5:30 PM
Tobias Harris is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. #Hornets with a non-COVID illness #Sixers – 5:30 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Good luck tonight, all Hornets fans are excited to see you show out @James Bouknight – 5:15 PM
Good luck tonight, all Hornets fans are excited to see you show out @James Bouknight – 5:15 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Trae Young (left knee soreness) is available for tonight’s game, Hawks say. – 5:15 PM
Trae Young (left knee soreness) is available for tonight’s game, Hawks say. – 5:15 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Hawks big man Clint Capela comes into tonight’s game as one of only three players in the NBA this season to be averaging at least 11.0 PPG and 12.5 RPG, while John Collins is one of only five players to be averaging at least 16.0 PPG on .570 FG%. – 5:08 PM
Hawks big man Clint Capela comes into tonight’s game as one of only three players in the NBA this season to be averaging at least 11.0 PPG and 12.5 RPG, while John Collins is one of only five players to be averaging at least 16.0 PPG on .570 FG%. – 5:08 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
On the latest Hawks injury report for tonight’s game vs. Charlotte:
Kevin Huerter (left quad soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left knee soreness) is questionable. – 5:08 PM
On the latest Hawks injury report for tonight’s game vs. Charlotte:
Kevin Huerter (left quad soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left knee soreness) is questionable. – 5:08 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Kevin Huerter is available for tonight’s game. Trae Young still listed as questionable. – 5:08 PM
Kevin Huerter is available for tonight’s game. Trae Young still listed as questionable. – 5:08 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
James Borrego also suggested #Hornets aren’t getting LaMelo, Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee or Jalen McDaniels back until after the conclusion of the 3-game homestand that begins tomorrow against Philadelphia. Sounds like they won’t be available until potentially Dec. 13 in Dallas. – 5:03 PM
James Borrego also suggested #Hornets aren’t getting LaMelo, Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee or Jalen McDaniels back until after the conclusion of the 3-game homestand that begins tomorrow against Philadelphia. Sounds like they won’t be available until potentially Dec. 13 in Dallas. – 5:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
ICYMI: @Kelly Oubre sat down with @Rod Boone of @theobserver to discuss his strong start to the season, how much he enjoys playing for the @Charlotte Hornets and more #AllFly
Read about it here: charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 5:01 PM
ICYMI: @Kelly Oubre sat down with @Rod Boone of @theobserver to discuss his strong start to the season, how much he enjoys playing for the @Charlotte Hornets and more #AllFly
Read about it here: charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 5:01 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
James Borrego mentions James Bouknight and JT Thor as possibilities to get serious playing time against the Hawks. Asked him if was going to start Bouknight and he didn’t say for sure. But it’s all hands on deck.
“Everybody’s been looking for more of an opportunity,” he said. – 4:52 PM
James Borrego mentions James Bouknight and JT Thor as possibilities to get serious playing time against the Hawks. Asked him if was going to start Bouknight and he didn’t say for sure. But it’s all hands on deck.
“Everybody’s been looking for more of an opportunity,” he said. – 4:52 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs ATL
LaMelo Ball (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Jalen McDaniels (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Mason Plumlee (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Terry Rozier (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/Yv9RBBMPzG – 4:47 PM
INJURY REPORT vs ATL
LaMelo Ball (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Jalen McDaniels (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Mason Plumlee (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Terry Rozier (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/Yv9RBBMPzG – 4:47 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Asked Nate McMillan about the Hornets missing LaMelo Ball:
“He’s a big part of what they do. They still have a very high-powered offense. First in points, they shoot the 3-ball well, they establish their tempo.”
Hornets are No. 1 in ppg (114.9) and 3-point % (38.3) – 4:29 PM
Asked Nate McMillan about the Hornets missing LaMelo Ball:
“He’s a big part of what they do. They still have a very high-powered offense. First in points, they shoot the 3-ball well, they establish their tempo.”
Hornets are No. 1 in ppg (114.9) and 3-point % (38.3) – 4:29 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Trae Young (left knee soreness) and Kevin Huerter (left quad soreness) will be game-time decisions, per Nate McMillan.
Cam Reddish (non-COVID illness) is out. – 4:19 PM
Trae Young (left knee soreness) and Kevin Huerter (left quad soreness) will be game-time decisions, per Nate McMillan.
Cam Reddish (non-COVID illness) is out. – 4:19 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Cam Reddish is out.
Kevin Huerter and Trae Young are gametime decisions. – 4:18 PM
Cam Reddish is out.
Kevin Huerter and Trae Young are gametime decisions. – 4:18 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Kevin Huerter, Trae Young are game time decisions. Cam Reddish is out, Nate McMillan said. – 4:18 PM
Kevin Huerter, Trae Young are game time decisions. Cam Reddish is out, Nate McMillan said. – 4:18 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Atlanta enters today’s game tied for the most home wins in the Eastern Conference (8-3). In the Hawks eight wins, they’re outscoring their opponents by +8.5 PPG – the highest margin of victory in the East.
Game Notes: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 4:14 PM
Atlanta enters today’s game tied for the most home wins in the Eastern Conference (8-3). In the Hawks eight wins, they’re outscoring their opponents by +8.5 PPG – the highest margin of victory in the East.
Game Notes: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 4:14 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
Our best bet and prediction for Sunday’s Hornets vs. Hawks game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/05/hor… – 2:02 PM
Our best bet and prediction for Sunday’s Hornets vs. Hawks game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/05/hor… – 2:02 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch said Karl-Anthony Towns was able to practice today. Things look good for tomorrow against Atlanta but they will see how he responds tomorrow before making a decision. – 1:55 PM
Chris Finch said Karl-Anthony Towns was able to practice today. Things look good for tomorrow against Atlanta but they will see how he responds tomorrow before making a decision. – 1:55 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
All you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Hornets vs. Hawks game. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/05/hor… – 1:38 PM
All you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Hornets vs. Hawks game. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/05/hor… – 1:38 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by team success and Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Stephen Curry: 15.06
2. Kevin Durant: 14.31
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 13.95
4. Nikola Jokic: 13.57
5. DeMar DeRozan: 13.28
6. Trae Young: 13.06
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.28 pic.twitter.com/6kaW9PLqze – 1:02 PM
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by team success and Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Stephen Curry: 15.06
2. Kevin Durant: 14.31
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 13.95
4. Nikola Jokic: 13.57
5. DeMar DeRozan: 13.28
6. Trae Young: 13.06
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.28 pic.twitter.com/6kaW9PLqze – 1:02 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tobias Harris is at Sixers practice today after missing Friday’s game in Atlanta with a non-COVID illness. – 1:02 PM
Tobias Harris is at Sixers practice today after missing Friday’s game in Atlanta with a non-COVID illness. – 1:02 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Brooklyn needs the best version of James Harden to beat the elite.
In their 7 losses:
• 16.1 PPG, 8.6 APG, 7.7 RPG
• 33.7% FG
• 31.3% from 3PT
• 4.6 TOs
• (-14.9) +/-
Losses have come at the hands of Milwaukee, Chicago 2x, Golden State, Miami, Phoenix, Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/MbdWRVSm45 – 12:42 PM
Brooklyn needs the best version of James Harden to beat the elite.
In their 7 losses:
• 16.1 PPG, 8.6 APG, 7.7 RPG
• 33.7% FG
• 31.3% from 3PT
• 4.6 TOs
• (-14.9) +/-
Losses have come at the hands of Milwaukee, Chicago 2x, Golden State, Miami, Phoenix, Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/MbdWRVSm45 – 12:42 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Great sign for the #Sixers. Tobias Harris, who missed last game with an illness, is practicing with the team today here in #Charlotte. The Sixers face the Hornets tomorrow night at the Spectrum Center. – 12:22 PM
Great sign for the #Sixers. Tobias Harris, who missed last game with an illness, is practicing with the team today here in #Charlotte. The Sixers face the Hornets tomorrow night at the Spectrum Center. – 12:22 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2012, the @Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 29 points in a 103-87 win over the Hornets, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Bryant finished his career with 33,643 points. He is currently the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/BC6XP3888q – 12:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2012, the @Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 29 points in a 103-87 win over the Hornets, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Bryant finished his career with 33,643 points. He is currently the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/BC6XP3888q – 12:01 PM