The Charlotte Hornets aren't making excuses despite the physical toll they've endured recently.
Gordon Hayward (hand bruise) and Cody Zeller (hip bruise) were among the players unavailable for Charlotte during a 123-111 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Devonte' Graham also has missed the past six games with left knee soreness and might remain out until after the All-Star break.
The Hornets were down to only nine healthy players for the second consecutive game.
The last stop on Charlotte's six-game road swing comes Wednesday night in Minneapolis against the plummeting Minnesota Timberwolves, who have lost eight consecutive games.