There are just a few seconds left on the clock. One team in this game had a large lead, but it’s been whittled away to nothing. All that matters now is this final possession—one shot to decide the game. And somehow, the Hornets win.
That’s been the story of this season. The Charlotte Hornets have manged to make games close at the end when they have no business doing so. Often it’s the result of the Hornets rallying at opportune times after falling behind earlier in the game. Sometimes, it’s the opposite. It took 16 games before the Hornets played an entire game without falling behind by double digits.