Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego is prone to saying “We have enough” whenever he’s asked about this team’s depth.
He hasn’t dropped that line much lately, and it’s apparent why: They don’t have enough, and won’t until at least one of the three significant injuries/illnesses heal.
Sunday was a crushing loss. They fell at home 112-110 to the New Orleans Pelicans, a team headed for the draft lottery. Had they won, the Hornets would have clinched at least a spot in the play-in, and would have been two wins (or two Washington Wizards losses) from clinching eighth place in the Eastern Conference.