Dennis Schröder delivered his highest-scoring performance in the North American league since February, pouring in 25 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 115-110 home victory over the Miami Heat. The German World and European champion fueled a decisive surge in the second quarter, racking up 13 of his points in that period alone to establish a 66-58 halftime lead for the hosts.
How Dennis Schröder Controlled the First Half Against Miami
Schröder orchestrated Charlotte’s offense throughout the evening, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists to his game-high offensive output. The point guard’s efficient shooting and playmaking stabilized the backcourt as the Hornets bounced back from a dismal 81-128 blowout loss against Atlanta just a day prior. Younger German guard Christian Anderson saw three minutes of court action off the bench for Charlotte, while Hannes Steinbach did not play.
Dennis Schröder in the 1st half vs. Miami: 17 PTS (game-high)3-3 3PM6-9 FGM@hornets lead 66-58 at the break on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/S5oRYaG5au
I am proud of the team from the beginning to the end of the game,
Charlotte head coach Charles Lee told reporters after the final buzzer, reflecting on the quick turnaround from their previous home defeat where fans jeered the squad.
Moritz Wagner and Brooklyn Nets Fall Short in Cleveland
While Schröder celebrated his second win of the campaign, fellow German center Moritz Wagner is still searching for his first victory with the Brooklyn Nets. Playing on the road, Brooklyn dropped a 121-125 decision to the Cleveland Cavaliers after digging a hole that stretched past a 20-point deficit by the start of the fourth quarter. A furious late-game rally by the visitors ultimately fell short. Wagner contributed six points and four rebounds in a reserve role off the bench.
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