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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

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

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.

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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.

Jan 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) enters the arena before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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A look at the injury report ahead of tonight's game against Miami.

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Previewing tonight's game between Charlotte and Miami.

Oct 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Can Charlotte continue their chase for a higher Eastern Conference seeding?

Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) drives to the basket during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Miami.

Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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The Hornets won their 10th straight road game on Wednesday night.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) rests during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers 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 Boston.

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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Two members of the Hornets' rotation will not suit up tonight in Boston.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks back during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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Two of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference meet tonight in Boston.

Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Charlotte Hornets play their last regular-season matchup with the Dallas Mavericks tonight.