Mark Williams had a career-high 31 points and added 13 rebounds in the Charlotte Hornets game last night. He helped lead the Hornets to a hard-fought win over the Utah Jazz, but he was hardly alone. All four members of the core four,

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112. This win was powered by what fans and media like to call the core four. The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams,

Since returning from injury in early December, Williams has transformed into a near double-double machine for the Hornets. His recent statistics tell the story of a player coming into his own: 14.4 points per game, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks, all while maintaining an impressive 61.6% shooting percentage from the field.

Hornets' Mark Williams shot an impressive 12-of-14 with 9 dunks, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, one block and 3 assists in win over Jazz.

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The OKC Thunder are set to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday and could be without star forward Jalen Williams.

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112 ... The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges combined for 103 points.

While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

The non-call may have some pretty big ramifications come May's draft lottery. The Jazz found a way to lose a game they led by 25 points and are two wins behind the Pelicans. Utah's 10-31 record is third-worse in the league behind only Washington (6-35) and Toronto (10-32).

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Plus, injury updates and news.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed forward Jalen Williams ’ recent free-throw shooting margin before an upcoming tw0-game road trip. After Williams discussed his recovery from a hip injury, Daigneault complimented his starting forward for putting in the work that’s led to Jalen heading to the free-throw line more often.

The Nets entered Wednesday’s game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., just percentage points behind the Charlotte Hornets for fourth place in the lottery standings and only two games behind the Utah Jazz for second.