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Hornets look for first playoff win in 14 seasons vs. Heat (The Associated Press)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The last time the Charlotte Hornets won an NBA playoff game Michael Jordan was in his first season with the Washington Wizards.

Yes, it's been that long.

The Jordan-owned Hornets look to put an end to that 14-year drought when they face the third-seeded Miami Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs beginning Sunday.

''We have a really good team that can make some noise in the playoffs and give those guys a challenge,'' point guard Kemba Walker said.