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Mar 17, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts to his three point play during the second half against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Taking a look at the first group on the floor tonight for Charlotte and Orlando.

Mar 17, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts to his three point play during the second half against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Taking a look at the first group on the floor tonight for Charlotte and Orlando.

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Jan 22, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives the ball past Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Orlando.

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Can the Charlotte Hornets continue their winning ways against Paolo Banchero and the Magic?

Mar 17, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets got back in the win column after Tuesday night.

Mar 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles up the court in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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A quick look into the recently confirmed starting five for tonight's matchup in Uptown Charlotte.

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives past Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Charlotte has lost the season series already to Miami, but still has more to play for.

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A big game looms for the Hornets tonight in Charlotte.

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The Hornets ended their road trip with a crushing loss to the title-contending Spurs.

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The first five for both the Hornets and Spurs in San Antonio.

Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the sideline during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Quotes from the postgame press conference of the Hornets' head coach.

Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) smiles and gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Sacramento King during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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The Hornets improve to 34-33 on the season.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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A look at the first five on the floor for tonight's game in Sac-Town.

Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The full pregame injury report for tonight's game between the Hornets and Kings.

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Will the Sacramento Kings pose an unexpected challenge?

Mar 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Our crew picks tonight's game between Charlotte and Sacramento.

Mar 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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The Hornets are back to the .500 mark with the win.

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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A quick look at the first five on the floor for Charlotte and Portland.

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Charlotte has a chance to bounce back in Oregon tonight after two straight losses.

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Charlotte will be without its backup point guard tonight in Portland.

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles against Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The Hornets fell back to under .500 with the loss.

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Charlotte has a chance to rectify Friday night's loss against Miami in the first contest of a four-game road trip.

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Suns center has been ruled out for tonight's game against Charlotte.

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives past Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) and forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) to dunk during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Phoenix.

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) taunts Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) after scoring a three-point shot during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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The Hornets snapped a six-game win-streak with the loss.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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A look at the first group on the floor tonight for Charlotte and Miami.