This is hardly the time of the season that the Charlotte Hornets need to be figuring out their issues at the defensive end of the court.
But that is the case for one of the league's more unpredictable roller-coaster rides.
Now comes a game Thursday night against the visiting Orlando Magic that seems critical in terms of regenerating some confidence for the Hornets.
"There's things obviously we've got to correct," Charlotte coach James Borrego said.
The Hornets (40-39) haven't dialed up enough resistance at key times.
Charlotte's 144-115 loss at Miami on Tuesday night brought up recurring issues.