The Hornets are proving to be a terrific example of how a franchise can slowly build itself into a contender and, at 6-2 – tied for the second-best mark in the East – they make their first appearance at The Q on Sunday afternoon.
Michael Jordan’s Hornets have stuck with the well-respected Steve Clifford and have built a tough, solid squad around Kemba Walker – winners of four straight before dropping a 113-111 thriller on Friday night to Toronto.
Despite Charlotte’s recent ascension, the Wine and Gold have dominated them over the years – winning six of the last seven, including three of four last season.