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 Hornets look like a much different team when Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller are all in the lineup.

Mark Williams scored a career high 31 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Utah Jazz 117-112 on Wednesday night.

Mark Williams amassed 31 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Utah Jazz in a 117-112 Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. LaMelo Ball totaled 27 points, nine assists and six rebounds while Miles Bridges contributed 25 points and 10 boards,

Mark Williams scored a career high 31 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Utah Jazz 117-112 on Wednesday night. LaMelo Ball added 27 points, nine assists and three blocks to help Charlotte snap a seven-game road losing streak.

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.