It might be in bad taste to nitpick on something negative that manifested during the Charlotte Hornets' win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, especially since they snapped a three-game losing streak — and LaMelo Ball did not even have to suit up. However, if they don't find a way to address their tendency to play isolation ball, losses may pile up at the end of the season.
The Hornets blew out Utah, continuing a trend this campaign, in which they handily defeat opponents they are supposed to be superior to and struggling against stronger competition.
But if they want to fare better against even more formidable foes, they will need to improve their ball movement and execute their sets more consistently.