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Charlotte Hornets clutch struggles: A potential solution with Coby White

The Charlotte Hornets are facing significant challenges in clutch moments this season, with a dismal net rating of -11.1 in games within five points in the last five minutes. Their offense, heavily reliant on three-point shooting, has been ineffective, ranking fifth worst in clutch scoring.

Fans and analysts have pointed to the teams lack of a real driver to break defenses, leading to a pass-heavy, three-point style that gets shut down in tight games. With only ten clutch wins, the Hornets shot at securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament is at risk.

One potential solution on the roster is sliding Coby White into clutch lineups. The veteran point guard, acquired at the trade deadline, averages 9.1 drives per game and converts 51.7% of them, leading in free throws off drives. Pairing him with LaMelo Ball as a secondary handler, along with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel to space the floor, could help juice the offense and tip close games in their favor.

However, this solution is not without its drawbacks, as benching Miles Bridges or Moussa Diabate could lead to size issues and potential defensive leaks on the perimeter. Nonetheless, Whites downhill attack could provide the offensive boost the Hornets need as the postseason approaches.

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