Game ID: 22500547
Charlotte Hornets @ Utah Jazz
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
UTA 14 24 26 31 95CHA 45 32 38 35 150
CHA @ UTA ScoutingCHA @ UTA Scouting
Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
UTA availability going into 1/03 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 28 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Bailey missed 3 since 12/27, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 19 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Love missed 3 since 12/27, returns tonight: 24 min (146% of 17)
BACK Anderson back 1/01 after 7, 32 min since (158% of 20)
BACK Tshiebwe back 1/01 after 32, 15 min since (89% of 17)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 30 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 1/05 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 29 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Bailey missed 4 since 12/27, out tonight
OUT Nurkić missed 2 since 1/01, returns tonight: 31 min (117% of 26)
OUT Harkless missed 20 since 11/21, out tonight
BACK Anderson back 1/01 after 7, 32 min since (158% of 20)
BACK Love back 1/03 after 3, 24 min since (146% of 17)
BACK Tshiebwe back 1/01 after 32, 15 min since (89% of 17)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 33 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 1/07 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 30 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Bailey missed 5 since 12/27, returns tonight: 10 min (37% of 28)
OUT Harkless missed 21 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Anderson missed 2 since 1/03, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 2 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Nurkić back 1/05 after 2, 31 min since (117% of 26)
BACK Love back 1/03 after 3, 24 min since (146% of 17)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 31 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 1/08 · back-to-backOUT Kessler missed 31 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 22 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Anderson missed 3 since 1/03, returns tonight: 26 min (130% of 20)
OUT Love missed 2 since 1/05, returns tonight: 24 min (144% of 17)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 3 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Bailey back 1/07 after 5, 10 min since (37% of 28)
BACK Nurkić back 1/05 after 2, 32 min since (120% of 26)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 31 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 1/10 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 32 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 23 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 4 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Bailey back 1/07 after 5, 10 min since (37% of 28)
BACK Nurkić back 1/05 after 2, 32 min since (120% of 26)
BACK Anderson back 1/01 after 7, 29 min since (144% of 20)
BACK Love back 1/03 after 3, 24 min since (145% of 17)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 29 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 1/12 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 33 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Bailey missed 2 since 1/08, returns tonight: 15 min (55% of 28)
OUT Nurkić missed 2 since 1/08, returns tonight: 30 min (114% of 26)
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 1/08, returns tonight: 26 min (113% of 23)
OUT Harkless missed 24 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 5 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Anderson back 1/08 after 3, 24 min since (118% of 20)
BACK Love back 1/03 after 3, 21 min since (128% of 17)
UTA availability going into 1/14 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 34 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 25 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 6 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Bailey back 1/07 after 5, 13 min since (46% of 28)
BACK Nurkić back 1/05 after 2, 31 min since (118% of 26)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/12 after 2, 26 min since (113% of 23)
BACK Anderson back 1/08 after 3, 24 min since (118% of 20)
BACK Love back 1/08 after 2, 19 min since (114% of 17)
UTA availability going into 1/15 · back-to-backOUT Kessler missed 35 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 26 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 7 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Bailey back 1/07 after 5, 19 min since (68% of 28)
BACK Nurkić back 1/12 after 2, 30 min since (114% of 26)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 1/12 after 2, 26 min since (113% of 23)
BACK Anderson back 1/08 after 3, 22 min since (107% of 20)
BACK Love back 1/08 after 2, 19 min since (114% of 17)
NEW Markkanen 34 to 40 min over the last 3
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 30 min over the last 5
NEW Clayton Jr. 18 to 25 min over the last 4
UTA availability going into 1/17 · 1 day's restOUT Markkanen missed 2 since 1/14, out tonight
OUT Kessler missed 36 since 11/02, out tonight
OUT Nurkić missed 2 since 1/14, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 1/14, out tonight
OUT Harkless missed 27 since 11/21, out tonight
OUT Love missed 2 since 1/14, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 8 since 1/03, out tonight
BACK Bailey back 1/12 after 2, 26 min since (93% of 28)
BACK Anderson back 1/08 after 3, 23 min since (113% of 20)
NEW Sensabaugh 24 to 29 min over the last 5
NEW Clayton Jr. 18 to 26 min over the last 4
CHA availability going into 1/03 · back-to-backOUT Kalkbrenner missed 6 since 12/22, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 27 since 11/04, out tonight
OUT Mann missed 2 since 12/31, out tonight
BACK Sexton back 12/23 after 7, 22 min since (97% of 22)
NEW Diabaté 26 to 33 min over the last 4
NEW Salaün 16 to 22 min over the last 5
CHA availability going into 1/05 · 1 day's restOUT Diabaté missed 2 since 1/02, returns tonight: 28 min (110% of 26)
OUT Kalkbrenner missed 7 since 12/22, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 28 since 11/04, out tonight
OUT Mann missed 3 since 12/31, returns tonight: 2 min (16% of 13)
NEW Miller 30 to 35 min over the last 5
NEW Salaün 16 to 22 min over the last 4
CHA availability going into 1/07 · 1 day's restOUT Kalkbrenner missed 8 since 12/22, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 29 since 11/04, out tonight
BACK Diabaté back 1/05 after 2, 28 min since (110% of 26)
BACK Mann back 1/05 after 3, 2 min since (16% of 13)
CHA availability going into 1/08 · back-to-backOUT Kalkbrenner missed 9 since 12/22, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 30 since 11/04, out tonight
BACK Diabaté back 1/05 after 2, 30 min since (113% of 26)
BACK Mann back 1/05 after 3, 2 min since (16% of 13)
CHA availability going into 1/10 · 1 day's restOUT Kalkbrenner missed 10 since 12/22, returns tonight: 24 min (110% of 21)
OUT Williams missed 31 since 11/04, returns tonight: 14 min (70% of 20)
OUT Mann missed 2 since 1/07, returns tonight: 12 min (95% of 13)
BACK Diabaté back 1/05 after 2, 32 min since (121% of 26)
CHA availability going into 1/12 · 1 day's restBACK Diabaté back 1/05 after 2, 30 min since (115% of 26)
BACK Kalkbrenner back 1/10 after 10, 24 min since (110% of 21)
BACK Williams back 1/10 after 31, 14 min since (70% of 20)
BACK Mann back 1/05 after 3, 7 min since (56% of 13)
CHA availability going into 1/15 · 2 days' restOUT Hall missed 2 since 1/10, out tonight
OUT McNeeley missed 2 since 1/10, out tonight
BACK Diabaté back 1/05 after 2, 31 min since (119% of 26)
BACK Kalkbrenner back 1/10 after 10, 18 min since (85% of 21)
BACK Williams back 1/10 after 31, 14 min since (68% of 20)
BACK Mann back 1/05 after 3, 9 min since (70% of 13)
CHA availability going into 1/17 · 1 day's restOUT Hall missed 3 since 1/10, out tonight
OUT McNeeley missed 3 since 1/10, out tonight
BACK Kalkbrenner back 1/10 after 10, 17 min since (80% of 21)
BACK Williams back 1/10 after 31, 14 min since (68% of 20)
BACK Mann back 1/10 after 2, 12 min since (98% of 13)
NEW Diabaté 26 to 31 min over the last 5
CHA availability going into 1/18 · back-to-backOUT Hall missed 4 since 1/10, out tonight
OUT McNeeley missed 4 since 1/10, out tonight
BACK Kalkbrenner back 1/10 after 10, 19 min since (89% of 21)
BACK Williams back 1/10 after 31, 15 min since (73% of 20)
BACK Mann back 1/10 after 2, 10 min since (76% of 13)
NEW Diabaté 26 to 31 min over the last 4
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 124, shooting 48 percent and 32 from three, 20 free throws a game; Markkanen at 30 and George at 20 a game. Without Kessler (32 straight), Harkless (23 straight), Tshiebwe (4 straight). One day's rest. Charlotte comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 106, shooting 46 percent and 41 from three, 24 free throws a game; Bridges at 20 and Knueppel at 19 a game. It has won the glass by 7 a night. Without Kalkbrenner (10 straight), Williams (31 straight). One day's rest.
So: Charlotte wins, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, Charlotte allowing 106 a night to Utah's 124 and the glass, where Charlotte has been plus-7 a night and Utah minus-3. Call it Charlotte 118, Utah 116, Utah keeping it close.
1/03 @ GSW 114-123 — UTA notes
UTA lost 114-123. UTA shot 52% (45 of 86) to GSW's 49%, 13 of 35 from three, and got to the line 17 times to GSW's 24. Markkanen led with 35 (15 of 27, 2 of 8 from three); George added 22, Sensabaugh 12. Q1 was theirs, 29-25, but the other 3 periods went 98-85 against them. They led by as many as 12.
1/05 @ POR 117-137 — UTA notes
UTA lost 117-137. UTA shot 49% (45 of 92) to POR's 53%, 13 of 31 from three. Markkanen led with 22 (8 of 17, 3 of 5 from three); Nurkić added 21, George 15. Q4 was theirs, 34-23, the deficit cut from 31 to 20, but the other 3 periods went 114-83 against them. George's -26 in 33 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/07 @ OKC 125-129 — UTA notes
UTA lost 125-129 in 1 overtime. UTA took 10 more shots (111 to 101), fed by 19 offensive rebounds, but shot 44% to OKC's 44%, 11 of 41 from three, and got to the line 21 times to OKC's 42. UTA turned it over 20 times to OKC's 11, and OKC turned those into 14 steals. The glass went 65-51 for them. Markkanen led with 29 (11 of 19, 3 of 7 from three); George added 25, Nurkić 15. Q4 was theirs, 28-23, the deficit cut from 5 to 0, but the other 4 periods went 106-97 against them. Collier's -13 in 18 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/08 vs DAL 116-114 — UTA notes
UTA won 116-114. UTA shot 49% (47 of 95) to DAL's 52%, 13 of 41 from three. UTA turned it over 9 times to DAL's 20. Markkanen led with 33 (14 of 26, 2 of 8 from three, 3 of 6 at the line); George added 19, Sensabaugh 14. The hinge was Q1, 34-29: from level to 5 ahead. Love was the night's best plus/minus at +13.
1/10 vs CHA 95-150 — UTA notes
UTA lost 95-150. UTA shot 41% (36 of 88) to CHA's 52%, 7 of 31 from three. The glass went 31-65 against them. Sensabaugh led with 26 (9 of 16, 3 of 9 from three, 5 of 6 at the line); Collier added 17, C. Williams 15. Q4 was theirs, 31-35, but the other 3 periods went 115-64 against them. C. Williams's -60 in 32 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/12 @ CLE — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Cleveland comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 122 a night and allowing 121, shooting 53 percent and 39 from three, 23 free throws a game; Mitchell at 30 and Garland at 20 a game. It has won the glass by 4 a night. Without Wade (2 straight), Ball (3 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 131, shooting 47 percent and 32 from three, 18 free throws a game; Markkanen at 30 and George at 17 a game. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Kessler (33 straight), Bailey (2 straight), Nurkić (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Cleveland wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Cleveland has been plus-4 a night and Utah minus-7 and the arc, Cleveland at 39 percent from three to Utah's 32. Call it Cleveland 126, Utah 117.
1/14 @ CHI — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Chicago comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 106 a night and allowing 112, shooting 45 percent and 33 from three, 14 free throws a game; Buzelis at 19 and Vučević at 18 a game. Without Giddey (7 straight), Collins (8 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 128, shooting 46 percent and 34 from three, 20 free throws a game; Markkanen at 28 and George at 19 a game. Without Kessler (34 straight), Harkless (25 straight), Tshiebwe (6 straight). One day's rest.
So: Chicago wins, and the game turns on the defense, Chicago allowing 112 a night to Utah's 128 and the line, where Utah takes 20 free throws a game to Chicago's 14. Call it Chicago 120, Utah 117, Utah keeping it close.
1/15 @ DAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Dallas comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 112, shooting 46 percent and 34 from three, 22 free throws a game; Marshall at 18 and Flagg at 18 a game. Without Russell (2 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 117 a night and allowing 127, shooting 47 percent and 31 from three, 22 free throws a game; Markkanen at 30 and George at 21 a game. Without Kessler (35 straight), Harkless (26 straight), Tshiebwe (7 straight). Second night of a back-to-back.
So: Dallas wins, and the game turns on the defense, Dallas allowing 112 a night to Utah's 127 and the glass, where Dallas has been plus-2 a night and Utah minus-2. Call it Dallas 120, Utah 115.
1/17 @ DAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Dallas comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 117 a night and allowing 117, shooting 49 percent and 36 from three, 21 free throws a game; Marshall at 20 and Flagg at 18 a game. Without Christie (2 straight), Russell (3 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 116 a night and allowing 130, shooting 48 percent and 32 from three, 23 free throws a game; Sensabaugh at 23 and George at 19 a game. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Markkanen (2 straight), Kessler (36 straight), Nurkić (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Dallas wins, and the game turns on the defense, Dallas allowing 117 a night to Utah's 130 and the glass, where Dallas has been plus-1 a night and Utah minus-7. Call it Dallas 123, Utah 116.
1/03 @ CHI 112-99 — CHA notes
CHA won 112-99. CHA shot 43% (39 of 91) to CHI's 45%, 15 of 41 from three, and went to the line 23 times to CHI's 14 — 19 points from the stripe to their 10. Bridges led with 26 (11 of 18, 3 of 7 from three); Miller added 22, Knueppel 18. The hinge was Q3, 32-17: CHA came in trailing by 8 and left it ahead by 7, and the lead reached 18. CHA trailed 50-58 at the half and won the second half 62-41. Bridges was the night's best plus/minus at +19.
1/05 @ OKC 124-97 — CHA notes
CHA won 124-97. CHA shot 53% (41 of 77) to OKC's 37%, 19 of 37 from three. CHA turned it over 21 times to OKC's 7, and OKC turned those into 14 steals. The glass went 52-33 for them. Miller led with 28 (8 of 16, 7 of 10 from three); Knueppel added 23, Bridges 17. The hinge was Q2, 34-17: from level to 17 ahead, and the lead reached 30. Miller was the night's best plus/minus at +33.
1/07 vs TOR 96-97 — CHA notes
CHA lost 96-97. CHA shot 39% (32 of 82) to TOR's 41%, 14 of 38 from three. CHA turned it over 18 times to TOR's 5. Sexton led with 22 (7 of 13, 3 of 5 from three); Ball added 15, Bridges 12. Q2 was theirs, 28-20, turning a 3-point deficit into a 5-point lead, but the other 3 periods went 77-68 against them. They led by as many as 13. Salaün's -15 in 21 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/08 vs IND 112-114 — CHA notes
CHA lost 112-114. CHA shot 45% (39 of 86) to IND's 50%, 16 of 44 from three. Ball led with 33 (12 of 24, 7 of 15 from three); Bridges added 19, Knueppel 18. Q2 was theirs, 28-27, the deficit cut from 3 to 2, but the other 3 periods went 87-84 against them. Sexton's -22 in 18 minutes was the worst on the floor.
1/10 @ UTA 150-95 — CHA notes
CHA won 150-95. CHA shot 52% (53 of 101) to UTA's 41%, 24 of 59 from three. The glass went 65-31 for them. Mann led with 20 (7 of 10, 4 of 6 from three); Miller added 18, Ball 17. The hinge was Q1, 45-14: from level to 31 ahead, and the lead reached 57. Diabaté was the night's best plus/minus at +38.
1/12 @ LAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
The Clippers come in 3-2 over their last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 114, shooting 49 percent and 40 from three, 22 free throws a game; Leonard at 25 and Harden at 23 a game. They have lost the glass by 6 a night. Without Jones Jr. (4 straight), Bogdanović (8 straight). One day's rest. Charlotte comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 119 a night and allowing 100, shooting 47 percent and 40 from three, 24 free throws a game; Ball at 20 and Miller at 18 a game. It has won the glass by 13 a night. One day's rest.
So: Charlotte wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Charlotte has been plus-13 a night and the Clippers minus-6 and the defense, Charlotte allowing 100 a night to the Clippers' 114. Call it Charlotte 114, the Clippers 111, the Clippers keeping it close.
1/15 @ LAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
The Lakers come in 2-3 over their last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 111, shooting 48 percent and 35 from three, 23 free throws a game; Dončić at 32 and James at 27 a game. Without Reaves (9 straight). One day's rest. Charlotte comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 104, shooting 48 percent and 39 from three, 23 free throws a game; Ball at 21 and Knueppel at 16 a game. It has won the glass by 13 a night. Without Hall (2 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: Charlotte wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Charlotte has been plus-13 a night and the Lakers plus-4 and the defense, Charlotte allowing 104 a night to the Lakers' 111. Call it Charlotte 115, the Lakers 113, the Lakers keeping it close.
1/17 @ GSW — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Golden State comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 123 a night and allowing 110, shooting 50 percent and 38 from three, 16 free throws a game; Ste. Curry at 25 and Butler III at 23 a game. Without Kuminga (14 straight). One day's rest. Charlotte comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 108, shooting 48 percent and 39 from three, 21 free throws a game; Ball at 24 and Bridges at 16 a game. It has won the glass by 13 a night. Without Hall (3 straight). One day's rest.
So: Golden State wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Charlotte has been plus-13 a night and Golden State plus-1 and the line, where Charlotte takes 21 free throws a game to Golden State's 16. Call it Golden State 117, Charlotte 114, Charlotte keeping it close.
1/18 @ DEN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Denver comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 111, shooting 47 percent and 39 from three, 26 free throws a game; Murray at 37 and Watson at 23 a game. That is 4 straight wins. It has lost the glass by 6 a night. Without Jokić (10 straight), Braun (4 straight), Johnson (13 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Charlotte comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 124 a night and allowing 116, shooting 49 percent and 39 from three, 20 free throws a game; Ball at 24 and Knueppel at 18 a game. It has won the glass by 12 a night. Without Hall (4 straight). Second night of a back-to-back.
So: Denver wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Charlotte has been plus-12 a night and Denver minus-6 and the line, where Denver takes 26 free throws a game to Charlotte's 20. Call it Denver 118, Charlotte 115, Charlotte keeping it close.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
CHABM B. Miller
CS C. Sexton
DI Diabate
GW G. Williams
JG J. Green
KK K. Knueppel
LB L. Ball
MB M. Bridges
MD M. Diabaté
RK R. Kalkbrenner
SJ S. James
SA Salaun
TM T. Mann
TS T. Salaün
UTABS B. Sensabaugh
CW C. Williams
IC I. Collier
KA K. Anderson
KF K. Filipowski
KG K. George
KL K. Love
TH T. Hendricks
WC W. Clayton Jr.
CHA/UTA the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Hornets build a 47-point lead in the 1st half and rout the Jazz 150-95
SALT LAKE CITY -- — Brandon Miller scored 18 points, LaMelo Ball had 17 and the Charlotte Hornets built a 47-point lead in the first half of a 150-95 rout against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
It was the second-biggest win in franchise history for the Hornets and their largest on the road.
The Hornets bounced back from a pair of frustrating losses in a big way, having fallen to Toronto by one point and Indiana by two in their last two games. Charlotte pounded the NBA champion Thunder by 27 in Oklahoma City before those defeats, previously the Hornets' most lopsided victory of the season.
Tre Mann led the Hornets with 20 points in 12 minutes off the bench. Miles Bridges and Collin Sexton each scored 15 in a game Charlotte led by 57 in the second half.
Ryan Kalbrenner and Grant Williams returned from injuries for Charlotte, which outscored Utah by 45 points behind the 3-point line in the first half. The Hornets were 16 for 36 while the Jazz hit one of their 12 attempts.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 26 points for the Jazz, who rested leading scorer Lauri Markkanen and were without injured starting center Jusuf Nurkic .
Williams, playing for the first time since November 2024 after recovering from right knee surgery, hit consecutive 3-pointers to cap a 23-2 run that made it 39-8. The Jazz went scoreless for more than five minutes as Charlotte scored 17 straight points.
It was 45-14 after one and the Hornets extended it to 77-30 on Bridges' 3-pointer with 1:41 left in the half. Utah scored the final eight points of the half.
Kalkbrenner had 12 points and nine rebounds after missing 10 games with a sprained left elbow.
Up next Hornets: Visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.