After almost nine days off to rest and recharge, the Hornets will be back on the court Friday night as they look to make their second postseason run in three years. From an initial glance, Charlotte’s schedule sets up favorably if the team hopes to at the very least hang onto the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The most notable change heading into the second half of the season is the addition of shooting guard, Courtney Lee, who was acquired from the Grizzlies on Feb. 16. In exchange, Charlotte sent P.J. Hairston to Memphis along with two future second-round picks and Brian Roberts, who was also involved in the three-team deal, to the Miami Heat.