The Hornets Snatched Game 5 from the Heat 90-88 With Team Effort
In a thrilling Game 5, the Hornets scratched, fought and rallied together to beat the Heat 90-88.
With Kemba struggled with 4-18 shooting, Batum sore ankle made him not effective, Jeremy Lin helped the team effort with his 11pts/7asts/6rebs despite an unusual 3-6 FT shooting by his high standard. Lee struggled with 2-9 shooting but his last 3pt off Lin’s assist won the game.
The last 2 key plays spoke for itself:
- Down 87-88, Kemba missed a shot but Lee corralled the offensive rebound, passed to Lin who passed it back to a wide-open Lee who drained the 3pt eventual game-winner
- Up 90-88, Kemba blocked Dragic’s 3pt shot and helped the Hornets retain possession.
The Hornets can close the series in Game 6 at home after this monumental win for the franchise.
JLin’s ability as a Point Guard who understands the Heat’s intention to trap him translated to a huge and complete game with 11pts/7asts/6rebs in a game high 35 min (tied with Kemba)
If there is any doubt of JLin’s ability as a Point Guard, this game should erase it. Kenny “The Jet” Smith broke down JLin’s ability to empower Hornets offense during half-time. Lin knew the Heat would trap and prevent him from driving inside so he looked for ways to find his teammates because it would take a great collective team effort to win the game on the road.
That is an excellent Point Guard!
GAME CHANGER: Courtney Lee's 3 with 25.2 left in regulation brought the big W. #EnterTheSwarm pic.twitter.com/nnajA0TNgG
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 28, 2016
.@TheJetOnTNT breaks down @JLin7's ability to drive and how it impacted Charlotte's offense in the 1st half https://t.co/SbiaylwDQK
— TurnerSportsPR (@TurnerSportsPR) April 28, 2016
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