Hornets vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Charlotte Hornets (16-16) play against the Utah Jazz (9-9) at Vivint Arena
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday December 20, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 6, Utah Jazz 20 (Q1 05:15)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
found him 👀 pic.twitter.com/yDhTC5mBFl – 9:22 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I think I’ve figured out why the Hornets are the worst defensive team in the NBA… – 9:21 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
donovan things™️
#TakeNote | @Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/kbiOqOl8nq – 9:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz get off to one of their best starts of the season….they lead the Hornets 15-2 with 7:37 remaining in the first quarter…..pretty much everything is going right in the first five min – 9:18 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy’s feeling himself after that no-look to Bojan. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s shooting 0-for-8, and Utah’s reeled off 15 straight points. 15-2 with 7:37 left 1Q. – 9:18 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 15-2 on Charlotte to start, Borrego calls timeout. Hornets have the 3rd ranked offense in the league, but Jazz have made their life real tough so far. – 9:18 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Really good minutes from Bojan. Did a good job when he was switched on LaMelo and is crashing the boards running, cutting – 9:17 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
BOG3Y pic.twitter.com/KAS2JZgoij – 9:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy with the rim run and the Jazz passed him the ball – 9:13 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
How many minutes (seconds?) into the game before LaMelo throws a 50+ foot outlet pass for a layup?
What’s the over/under? – 9:09 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
monday night vibe check 🔋
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/Q1caS9PMOK – 9:06 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your favorite part of the day is almost here 🏀
📍 – Salt Lake City, UT
🆚 – @Utah Jazz
⏰ – 9PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/n466DflOJQ – 8:59 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Tonight’s First 🖐️
#AllFly | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/0ik4Q5RziF – 8:45 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
All six players for Kings – Fox, Len, Bagley, King, Mitchell and Davis, are all still in health and safety protocols. – 8:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs UTA
Cody Martin (Health & Safety Protocols) is out.
Gordon Hayward (Low Back Discomfort) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/fr7kmBXW5h – 8:29 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Monday night looks ✌️
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/tNufq7nWuK – 8:25 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Hornets in town 🐝
Join us for the Jazz Pregame Show at 6:30 MT on @ATTSportsNetRM 📺 pic.twitter.com/RsTStVdVaO – 7:56 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
James Borrego said Gordon Hayward tweaked his back a bit in Phoenix last night but he said it’s a “day-to-day thing. I don’t think this is anything long term.”
Kelly Oubre will start in Hayward’s place. – 7:47 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Gordon Hayward, apparently, will be out tonight pic.twitter.com/ZebUPfoMoH – 7:34 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Gordon Hayward was ruled OUT tonight by Hornets coach James Borrego. Kelly Oubre will start. – 7:32 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Hayward out. Oubre in. – 7:32 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Gordon Hayward officially out for the Hornets; Kelly Oubre will start instead. – 7:32 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Gordon Hayward will be out tonight. – 7:32 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Gordon Hayward will not play tonight for the @Charlotte Hornets. – 7:32 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Gordon Hayward has been downgraded to out. No Utah return for him tonight. – 7:30 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
On a Zoom call, Craig Smith points out his Utah State teams played Fresno State seven times in three seasons, so he’s comfortable that he knows what to expect.
Bulldogs are 9-2, but caliber of opponent has been lacking. – 7:22 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
It’s a holiday edition of @BlazersBalcony with @brookeolzendam. Breaking the losing streak, wins versus Hornets and Grizzlies, the weird free throw debate, confidence in @Norman Powell and the NBA’s COVID issues rip.city/3J2ya0Z – 7:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry Christmas has begun! 🎄 Today we dropped off welcome baskets at @CltFamHousing with bedding, towels and laundry baskets for families entering the shelter.
#SwarmToServe x @Terry Rozier pic.twitter.com/1RwvnUUknf – 7:17 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Tonight’s props:
OVER Embiid 35.5 PTS + REB
OVER Gobert 15.5 PTS
@MBeller has:
OVER Reggie Jackson 4.5 AST – 6:41 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Utah Jazz 60 second game preview before the Utah Jazz game vs. LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets pic.twitter.com/kgfzXfxh4k – 6:31 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Elijah has been assigned to the @slcstars ⭐️ – 6:11 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
Sounds like the Hornets star has plans to remain in Charlotte for the foreseeable future. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/10/20/lam… – 6:00 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
A Utah Jazz Christmas Carol: The Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future – backsportspage.com/a-utah-jazz-ch… #BackSportsPage #NBA #utah – 5:32 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹 | “We’re really honestly trying to get better each day.”
#ShootaroundInterviews | @ZionsBank – 5:10 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
NEW: If the Rose Bowl is Kyle Whittingham’s final game, he hasn’t told his boss yet.
Utah AD Mark Harlan spoke to @sltrib on the matter late last week: sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut… – 4:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Chris Paul aren’t on #Suns injury report for Tuesday at #Lakers.
Booker played Sunday vs. #Hornets after missing 7 games with left hamstring strain.
Paul grabbed at left hand Sunday, but kept playing.
#Suns don’t have anyone under #NBA health/safety protocols. – 4:44 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) is questionable vs. the Golden State Warriors tonight. De’Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, Terence Davis, Louis King, Marvin Bagley III and Alex Len are still out due to NBA health and safety protocols. – 4:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
All Star voting opens up later this week. With that in mind, here’s what I think should be the West All-Star roster:
Starters
G: Steph
G: Mitchell
F: Jokić
F: Gobert
F: LeBron
Reserves
G: CP3
G: Booker
F: KAT
F: Draymond
F: Ayton
WC: Ja
WC: Luka
No AD, Paul George, or Dame. – 4:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The battle of the league’s top-2 offenses tips off at 9pm! 😤
#AllFly | @LendingTree pic.twitter.com/mQEdKGSg38 – 4:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
ICYMI: @Chris Mannix wrote about LaMelo Ball’s path to the NBA and the impact he has had on the @Charlotte Hornets in just his second season. Ball was named SI’s Breakthrough Athlete of the Year earlier this month #AllFly
si.com/sportsperson/2… – 3:21 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Per Craig Smith, Utah found out Branden Carlson was going into protocol on Wednesday. As reported, he’s out for tomorrow vs. Fresno State.
The hope/expectation remains a return Dec. 30 at Oregon State. – 3:06 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“From Day 1, our (@greensboroswarm) guys have bought into being about the right things, playing the right way and trying to emulate what’s happening in Charlotte… We are a process-driven team.”
📝 @sam_perley | #AllFly – 3:05 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Gordon Hayward (low back discomfort) is doubtful for tonight’s game against the Jazz in Utah. – 3:04 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Hornets say former Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (low back discomfort) is doubtful for the Utah game. – 3:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at UTA 12/20
Cody Martin (H&S Protocols) out
Gordon Hayward (low back discomfort) is doubtful
#AllFly – 3:02 PM
