For many years, a date with the Charlotte Hornets typically meant a victory for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Portland won seven straight over the Hornets before losing last season on the road in April without Damian Lillard. But the Hornets were playing without LaMelo Ball and several other key players.
Sunday, the two teams meet for the first time this season in Charlotte with both teams healthy.
The Hornets (4-2) got off to their best start in franchise history by winning their first three games of the season. They’ve since lost two of three.