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The Charlotte Hornets delivered a dominant performance, crushing the Sacramento Kings 134-90. They now need just two more wins to mathematically secure their spot in the NBA play-in tournament.
The Hornets dictated the pace from the opening tip, quickly building a double-digit lead and cruising to a comfortable victory. With this result, they improved their record to 38-34.
This win extends the Hornets' lead over the Milwaukee Bucks to nine victories, with the Bucks holding a 29-42 record. With eleven games remaining in the regular season, two more wins will be enough to lock in their play-in tournament berth.
However, the Hornets' ambitions don't stop there. The team is aiming higher, as they are just two wins shy of the 6th seed, currently held by the Atlanta Hawks (40-32 record), which guarantees a direct spot in the playoffs.
Coby White led the charge for the victors with 27 points and 5 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball finished the game with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
For the Kings, who suffered a heavy defeat, De'Quan Ploden stood out with 22 points.
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