Fri Feb 28 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **Hornets Upset Lakers, Play-by-Play Announcer Steals the Show**
Los Angeles, CA – In a thrilling finish, the Charlotte Hornets defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 on Wednesday night. The victory, which improved the Hornets’ record to a modest 14-39, was overshadowed only by the electrifying play-by-play call from Hornets announcer Eric Collins.
With the game on the line, James missed two potential game-tying three-pointers in the final seconds. Collins’s dramatic commentary captured the tension perfectly, culminating in an ecstatic “IT’S OVERRRR! IT’S OVERRRRR! Your Charlotte Hornets win here in LA!”
While the win was undoubtedly significant for the struggling Hornets, the highlight for many was Collins’s passionate and memorable call. The excitement of his delivery was so palpable that it briefly evoked the feeling of an NBA Finals victory. The contrast between the Hornets’ lowly record and the intensity of the moment made Collins’s call all the more memorable, leaving many wishing he were calling games on a national stage.
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