One of the toughest things on the Charlotte Hornets’ “to do” list this season is winning both games on back-to-back nights.
Coach Steve Clifford says the ability to find energy and persistence after playing the night before is what separates the middle-dwellers of the NBA from the contenders.
Saturday, the beacon of the Hornets’ energy and persistence was apparent. Small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist totaled 17 points and 14 rebounds. He wasn’t the only reason the Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-105, but he certainly was central to the victory.
Kidd-Gilchrist hasn’t had a great season so far.