The Charlotte Hornets have lost another starter and a key reserve as they chase a spot in the NBA playoff play-in tournament.
Small forward Cody Martin, who has started Charlotte’s last seven games, will miss Tuesday’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. So will backup point guard Devonte Graham, ruled out with ongoing right knee discomfort.
Martin sprained his left ankle in a hard fall in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Miami Heat. Graham played against the Heat Sunday after missing Saturday’s home game against the Pistons; Graham suffered a knee contusion against the Boston Celtics last Wednesday.