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The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Utah Jazz 150–95 on January 10 at Delta Center, delivering one of the season's most lopsided performances. Terence Mann led the Hornets with 20 points, while Brandon Miller added 18 as Charlotte's balanced attack overwhelmed a struggling Jazz defense. The Hornets shot 52.5 percent from the field and made 24 three-pointers, obliterating Utah's perimeter coverage, while collecting 35 assists on their efficient offensive execution. Charlotte's defense was equally suffocating, holding the Jazz to just 40.9 percent shooting and forcing 15 turnovers; the Hornets' defensive rating of 93.8 contrasted sharply with Utah's 145.6. The visitors' 45-point first quarter set the tone immediately, and they never relented, outrebounding Utah 65–31 and winning the turnover battle 12–15. B. Sensabaugh's 26 points led the Jazz's futile effort. The final margin of 55 points far exceeded the Vegas total of 241.5, underscoring Charlotte's dominance. The Hornets' offensive firepower and defensive intensity suggest they are a serious contender in the Eastern Conference race.
