GooseyGoose51

101 | 8 hours ago

It’d be fun to see this team make a run into the playoffs

I think at this rate that they’re going at they could end up anywhere from the 5-10 seed

vincedarling

47 | 7 hours ago

If they make playoffs avoiding the playin, that would be amazing like Pistons last season

AlmostHereButNot | Bulls

28 | 7 hours ago

I think if they do end up at the play-in, they’ll likely win it, but obviously, it’s best to avoid playing unnecessary games. Making an actual playoff spot would help them a lot. There’s nothing more I want than a Hornets contending run.

Licit_x64 | Hornets

21 | 6 hours ago

I’m with you but I think even a singular playoff win would call for a parade in Charlotte. The tone has drastically shifted with the franchise from the new owners, to the coaching/medical staff, to the GM, to the players… This doesn’t feel like a fluke to me (although I keep telling myself we are being pranked haha)

Akkepake | Trail Blazers

6 | 6 hours ago

MJ was the problem

net_403 | CHA

2 | 3 hours ago

apparently he found his calling with 23xi lol

The_Summer_Man | Warriors

1 | 2 hours ago

Apparently Denny Hamlin is like the Jerry West of Nascar

AlmostHereButNot | Bulls

3 | 6 hours ago

After the abysmal Bobcats and not really improving much since then… I’m happy Charlotte has a team to rally around again. It’s absolutely not a fluke. LaMelo and Kon have been balling out together, and with Coby getting poached from us, the team only looks stronger. I’m rooting for you guys.

JackassJamie | Lakers

1 | 7 hours ago

same here

GooseyGoose51

4 | 7 hours ago

I honestly have them finishing the 6 seed atm

That 5-10 range in the east pretty wide open icl

No_Body905 | Hornets

1 | 43 minutes ago

I think they will certainly win enough games to get there, but it’s hard to see the teams above them losing enough with a third of the league actively tanking.

qotsabama | DAL

0 | 7 hours ago

I don’t see why they can’t catch the 76ers.

FitTune5515 | Supersonics

0 | 7 hours ago

Idk man the Hawks also seem to be turning a corner

Lmao1903 | NBA

2 | 7 hours ago

I would love to see them take on the Pistons from the 8 seed but they are probably gonna get in from 6 at worst. They would probably fight at least once

SwampFocs | Hornets

1 | 6 hours ago

Nah that’s ok we will see the Pistons in the ECF. Going to be even more entertaining than a first round matchup. Especially when we beat them and go to the finals against the Spurs or Wolves.

mball567

-5 | 6 hours ago

Charlotte has been on a great run but I dont think they will be very sucessful come playoff time, young teams like that almost never make a deep run.

Also I think their style of play wont work well in the postseason at all. Inefficient chucking (other than Kon) that is heavily reliant on 3s can only be sucessful in the regular season. Especially when their defense is not that great.

Lonzo, Bridges, and Miller combined are averaging 42% from the field which is well below the league average of 46%

Sammyd1108 | Hornets

3 | 5 hours ago

We’ve actually be one of the better defensive teams since January. Our ranking is just middle of the pack at the moment because we started off near the bottom for the first couple months.

mball567

0 | 5 hours ago

Point taken.

Doesnt change the lack of experience or low fg efficiency problems tho.

I could see them beating detroit or boston but I dont think they could win a series against a healthy cavs team.

I__Will | CHA

2 | 4 hours ago

The low FG percentage hasn’t prevented us from having the top offense since Christmas though

We’ve been the best rebounding team since then, and we don’t foul a lot, so we usually win the possession game, which mitigates relative inefficiency from the field

I don’t see us beating Detroit in a series though, I think the physicality would wear the team down and eat into our rebounding advantage

tonguesplitter | Hornets

2 | 4 hours ago

Over the last 3 months we’ve got the 6th best defensive rating in the league. Taking away our best shooter is disingenuous, we’re pretty much league average at FG% despite the horrendous start and the insane volume of threes we put up. And is it inefficient chucking if you’re literally the best in the league at it? The Warriors and Celtics have both had playoff success shooting a high volume of threes as well.

SwampFocs | Hornets

1 | 4 hours ago

We shall see, my friend. We shall see.

lisbon_OH | Cavaliers

2 | 7 hours ago

As a Cavs fan I do not wanna see them in the first round at all.

JoeBiden2020FTW | Lakers

1 | 5 hours ago

I fear LaMelo with the ball in his hands more than almost anyone in the league.

Maybe only behind Jokic, Curry, and Haliburton.

GooseyGoose51

0 | 7 hours ago

yeah my eastern conference final standings atm have Cavs vs Hornets first round matchup.

Idk who I’d have in that series tbh

ShotgunStyles | Kings

1 | 5 hours ago

Hornets still haven’t played the Kings yet. They gotta do their jobs and get those 2 free wins if they wanna make the playoffs.

BizzaroMatthews | Hornets

68 | 7 hours ago

HORNETS MAKE EVERYONE SO HORNY HUM DIDDLY DEE

Dreamlion_Inc | Wizards

8 | 7 hours ago

I mean yeah but don’t say it out loud I don’t want people to know

Bruhmomentthrowing | Celtics

2 | 5 hours ago

What does hum diddly dee mean lmao ive seen hornets faithful using it a ton

JaderMcDanersStan | Timberwolves

7 | 5 hours ago

Their commentator Eric Collins says that a lot

Bruhmomentthrowing | Celtics

2 | 3 hours ago

Shit Eric Collins is goated, didn’t realize it was him

kash96 | NBA

2 | 5 hours ago

it’s eric collins’ (hornets announcer) signature catchphrase lol

B00STERGOLD | Charlotte Hornets

1 | 3 hours ago

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-vHKtFydHCY

Debits_equals_credit

-8 | 7 hours ago

Calm down son

BizzaroMatthews | Hornets

7 | 6 hours ago

#ICE UP, SON!

Perceval_009 | Hornets

42 | 7 hours ago

Fair play to LAC as well, they’re having an identical season to ours. Started 6-21 but are now 30-31

qotsabama | DAL

23 | 7 hours ago

If they’d kept Harden and Zubac they’d be in your boat, but that ship has sailed. They’ll still make playin but you can tell they’re not the same team than got super hot.

LindberghBar | Pacers

13 | 7 hours ago

watching them last night though and seeing garland healthy, that bench unit and kawhi lowkey got some juice. it’ll be difficult but i could see them make it at least to the first round of the playoffs

doogled3 | Nuggets

5 | 6 hours ago

Harden hasn’t been there since Feb 3rd, and this list is since ¹²⁄₂₅.

RotundCorgi

28 | 7 hours ago

Man, the other 4 teams in that top 5 are legit title contenders, so this does help frame just how much of a swing the Hornets have made in the right direction. Charlotte is standing on business and no team should want to face them in the playoffs if they sustain their current level of ball movement and shooting. Awesome stuff.

megaman_cdx | Hornets

19 | 7 hours ago

I made a post in the Hornets subreddit yesterday.

Since January 1st, we’ve had matchups against 3 elite teams and went 3-0 (@OKC by 27, vs SAS by 5, and @ Houston by 10) in 29 games. That’s ignoring the games where the other team was without their starters (e.g. Nugs with Jokic) or us without our stars (e.g. Diabate/Bridges out for suspension). Only 3 games felt like such a small sample size for a great run this long.

In the final 20 games, starting last night, we had 8 elite games on the schedule. Getting a win on the road in Boston, in the fashion that we did, feels really massive. We aren’t just beating a lot of teams, we’re absolutely dominating them by 10, 20, 30, and even 55 points (thanks, Utah!).

KARSbenicillin

0 | 6 hours ago

I would honestly not be surprised if the Hornets manage to get to the finals or even win the whole thing. They’re a good enough team that anything can happen in the playoffs. With the exception of OKC being consistently elite, I think every other team is fair game for the Hornets. Reminds me of the Pacers from last year.

YizWasHere | Hornets

6 | 6 hours ago

For all the youth and inexperience on this team, we do have Grant Williams & Josh Green as key rotation players and Patt Connaughton as a deep reserve. 3 guys that have made a Finals run, and one of them with a ring. So that helps a lot, but I think it’s still worth remembering that the Hornets starters have a combined 0 minutes of playoff experience lol. You have to wonder how big of a factor that ends up being. Gotta start somewhere though, I’m excited for them all to finally get that chance to experience it.

MyNewAccountIGuess11 | Hornets

4 | 5 hours ago

Don’t sleep on Charles Lee being an assistant coach to two different championship rosters.

tpomo2

15 | 8 hours ago

Incoming 1999 Knicks Cinderella run

glorioushubris | Spurs

1 | 2 hours ago

As a Spurs fan, I would be very happy with this result.

tpomo2

1 | an hour ago

Avery Johnson would approve

deemerritt | Hornets

14 | 7 hours ago

The Hornetsposting will continue until someone beats us

Alarmed-Cucumber-858 | San Diego Rockets

1 | an hour ago

For some people horny posting come before beatings

qotsabama | DAL

14 | 7 hours ago

+10,000 title odds. Your time to retire is now! This is not financial advice!

Cassandrae_Gemini | Slovenia

8 | 6 hours ago

Last month I bet $10 that the hornets would win the ECF.

I get a $1200 payout if they do.

watevauwant | Hornets

2 | 3 hours ago

Start of the season I bet 15 they’d make the playin for like 300 return , now I’m probably gonna lose it cause they’re gonna make the playoffs instead 🫡 and I don’t care cause we buzzzzzzing

qotsabama | DAL

0 | 6 hours ago

Anything can happen. I just don’t know enough about their centers on the team, seems like the only obvious weakness. Their 1-4 is absolutely huge, no one shorter than 6-6. Pretty good 6th man and ok depth. If healthy they’ll be a problem for anyone in east.

dexterrrr_ | Magic

5 | 7 hours ago

No fanbase outside the Kings deserves success like this. Happy for Hornets fans.

whtge8 | Magic

4 | 7 hours ago

I’m definitely bandwagoning the Hornets after the Magics inevitable 4-1 loss in the first round.

Salty_Minnesota | Timberwolves

3 | 6 hours ago

How? Why?

I haven’t watched a lot of Hornet games this year. Anyone care to give me their 2 cents?

No_Body905 | Hornets

13 | 6 hours ago

fully healthy for the first time in 3 seasons.
Kon Kneuppel is playing at an all-star level straight out of the box.
Moussa Diabate turned into the selfless effort player every team needs
Coach Charles Lee and the front office know what the fuck they’re doing.

Salty_Minnesota | Timberwolves

3 | 6 hours ago

Thanks! The defense has been good too, no?

How? Were any of the starting 5 considered good defenders before the start of the season? How are they defending at such a high level for what’s not a good sample size?

No_Body905 | Hornets

5 | 6 hours ago

Moussa allows them to be really switchy. They don’t have any exceptional individual defenders but they play really disciplined defense as a team and they don’t foul much so they don’t give away a ton of free throws.

Salty_Minnesota | Timberwolves

3 | 6 hours ago

Impressive! Man folks were just about done with Melo too.

No_Body905 | Hornets

3 | 6 hours ago

He definitely looks like a much better player when he has good teammates to pass to. He doesn’t take as many wild shots when he doesn’t feel like he has to carry the offense like he had to before. But he still takes enough to unsettle defenses and can occasionally get really hot.

Melo, Brandon, and Kon really play well off each other. Any one of them can go off on any given night.

carmiachafsu | Hornets

3 | 6 hours ago

Health.

MstrNixx | Raptors

2 | 7 hours ago

Sounds like the pacers from last year

doogled3 | Nuggets

2 | 6 hours ago

Another thing to note on that list is the Clippers are sitting there at #8, despite Harden being traded on Feb. 3.

InfinitelyFinite212 | Celtics

2 | 6 hours ago

I’m not even mad about last nights loss and I can’t explain it

I_Set_3_Alarms | Celtics

2 | 6 hours ago

Hornets going to take the place of the Heat as the Eastern ⁷⁄₈ seed that somehow makes an ECF or Finals run?

Drak_is_Right | Pacers

1 | 6 hours ago

I hope they get the Knicks 1st round.

FrankSamples | Clippers

1 | 6 hours ago

All those top teams that got smacked by them are no longer angry.

I remember a comment from a fan of one of those that said “if we’re really a contender you can’t lose like this to one of the league’s bottom feeder teams”.

TheGreatLake | Lakers

1 | 5 hours ago

They are 16-3 in their last 19 games. It would be fun to see them go on a run in the playoffs.

maxxorrin | Lakers

1 | 5 hours ago

This team is legit.

No_Direction6688

1 | 6 hours ago

You’re just like the other idiot. I’m not disputing how good the Hornets are. They are a good team having phenomenal success. The problem here is the people commenting and belonging to this particular NBA Sub-Reddit. A bunch of you behave like a stupid Anal-Retentive Schoolgirl Clique Group. You slow bus clowns have your heads stuck so far up each other’s asses, you can’t see Shit clearly!

SkiupBaeless | Thunder

-2 | 5 hours ago

I won’t piss on the parade but remind me about this when they are a first round exit 4-2 loss to the pistons.. Small victories though!!

LoFi_Funk | Pistons

-3 | 7 hours ago

Guess we just skip the playoffs and crown them the champions.

Mywordispoontang101 | Hornets

2 | 3 hours ago

Weather is better here, too.

No_Direction6688

-10 | 7 hours ago

Let’s wait to see what the Charlotte Hornets do in the NBA Playoffs. Maybe just maybe, it could be the Hornets year to win it all. Last year the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA World Championship. Charlotte might have their best chance ever to win the NBA world title this season.

lisbon_OH | Cavaliers

5 | 7 hours ago

Bot

No_Direction6688

-7 | 7 hours ago

Prove It MF.

NoPhone2544 | Spurs

3 | 6 hours ago

Angry Bot

The Charlotte Hornets have the best net rating in the entire NBA since Christmas