Hornets’ Coach Blasts ‘Unacceptable’ Effort

Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford rarely minces words when he sizes up his team’s performances, especially when it comes to their effort.

In Thursday’s preseason finale, that effort and sharpness was lacking in a big way for much of the game before a late rally made the score look respectable in an 88-79 loss to Indiana.

“We’ve had an up and down preseason,” Clifford said. “Some of that is due to injuries, but that right there, that’s an unacceptable effort by most of the guys. If we’re going to play like that, it’s going to be a struggle.”

via Richard Walker of the Gaston Gazette