The Charlotte Hornets have had an up and down start to the 2024-25 NBA season. A dramatic win over the Houston Rockets on opening night has given way to losses to championship contenders in the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves, a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, and a victory over the reeling Toronto Raptors. Media members across the NBA landscape have dropped their weekly power rankings after nearly 14 days of action, and it's time to check the pulse of the league. Let's dive into where the Hornets stand in this weeks batch of NBA power rankings.