A lack of effort, energy, and execution leads to Nuggets’ loss to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against teammates Nikola Jokic #15 and Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against teammates Nikola Jokic #15 and Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Lack of Effort

First off, a lack effort is the easiest thing to point out. Michael Malone will be addressing it after watching this game film.

In just the first half alone, the Hornets made 10+ 3 pointers. At least five of those were uncontested, with no attempt of a closeout.

It does not matter if the shooter is Kemba Walker, Frank Kaminsky, or Johnny O’Bryant.

Everyone must remember that these are all NBA players, and they are ALL capable of hitting uncontested 3 pointers.