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,

Nick Richards got sent to Phoenix, Mark Williams recorded a career-best 31 points and 13 rebounds in a 117-112 victory over the Utah Jazz.

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,

The Jazz sat more players Wednesday against the Hornets — but were able to pull out the loss, unlike Sunday against Brooklyn. On the defense, Keyonte George, and Cody 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.

Mark Williams registered his first career 30 point game to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a comeback win over the Utah Jazz, 117-112.

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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.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

What Oklahoma City calls a "0-0 mentality" is drilled into its members. That process has resulted in the team owning the NBA's best record.

Wednesday evening's game at Spectrum Center against the Brooklyn Nets will be a challenging one for Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee to navigate, thanks to injuries piling up once again. Center Mark Williams will sit this one out as the team continues to be cautious with his left foot.

After two much-needed off-days, the Golden State Warriors are back at work tonight, hosting the Utah Jazz in a game they absolutely need to win. And in a nice change of pace, the Warriors no longer stand out as the dramatically more injured team than their opponent,