We’re now 10 games into the Charlotte Hornets’ first season playing for coach James Borrego, and some themes are emerging.
The short version: The bench is better, partially because it’s more talented and partially because of how Borrego uses it. The players have embraced change, including launching more 3-pointers and making quicker offensive decisions. And they are still a team that can’t be trusted to win close games.
“I’m really proud of the guys for being sixth in net (efficiency) rating in the NBA and sixth in plus-minus,” Borrego said after practice Monday. “We should play with a spirit that we belong in that range.