The Charlotte Hornets are counting on a big-picture payoff as the losses mount, though they're managing to learn from them.
They've lost four games in a row going into Saturday night's clash with the Dallas Mavericks in Charlotte, N.C.
Continued development the next couple of months from a core of young players is something the Hornets are banking on.
"No matter what happens, we're gaining knowledge and they're gaining great experience," coach James Borrego said. "I think that's a win for us in the long run."
There haven't been many wins lately. The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 13 games since defeating Dallas 123-120 in overtime on Jan.