The Charlotte Hornets are sliding again. Yes, COVID absences and other issues are clear factors, but the fact remains - Charlotte is struggling to remain consistent. Lucky for them, the Eastern Conference remains wide open, but if something doesn’t change soon, they run the risk of being on the outside looking in come playoff time.
As crazy as that sounds with how well the Hornets started the season, their defense is simply atrocious. They desperately need to figure things out on that end of the floor if they want to make a run at the playoffs.