Coby White Calls on Hornets to Learn From Tough Losses

The Charlotte Hornets guard wants his team to bounce back quickly after a discouraging defeat against the 76ers.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:37am

After the Charlotte Hornets suffered a tough 118-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Coby White, the team's newest player, called on his teammates to learn how to recover from difficult defeats. White emphasized the importance of the Hornets not letting the loss bleed into their next game against the Boston Celtics, and instead coming back with a 'refreshed mind' and ready to compete.

Why it matters

The Hornets have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, with a promising young core of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel. However, as a relatively inexperienced team, they still have to learn how to bounce back from tough losses, which will be crucial as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Hornets had the lead against the 76ers, but a 17-point fourth quarter led to their downfall. Philadelphia had three players score over 26 points, propelling them further up the Eastern Conference standings. As the newest Hornets player, Coby White wants the team to learn how to 'lock in' when facing adversity, which he sees as a big-time lesson for a rising team like Charlotte.

  • The Hornets lost to the 76ers on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Hornets are playing the Boston Celtics on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Coby White

The newest player on the Charlotte Hornets roster, who was traded to the team at the trade deadline.

LaMelo Ball

One of the core players of the Charlotte Hornets, known for his playmaking and scoring abilities.

Brandon Miller

Another key member of the Charlotte Hornets' promising young core.

Kon Knueppel

A talented player who is part of the Charlotte Hornets' young nucleus.

Philadelphia 76ers

The team that defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“These last couple of games, we gotta fight, we gotta claw away to improve our odds of making the playoffs. It hurt, but we had some good chatter before the coaches came in amongst ourselves.”

— Coby White, Charlotte Hornets Guard

“But also, how can we not let it bleed into tomorrow? How can we come back with a refreshed mind tomorrow, ready to compete?”

— Coby White, Charlotte Hornets Guard

What’s next

The Hornets will have a chance to bounce back quickly when they face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The takeaway

As a young and promising team, the Charlotte Hornets need to learn how to handle tough losses and quickly reset their mentality to be ready for their next game. Coby White's leadership in this area will be crucial for the Hornets as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.