Hornets' Hot Streak: Playoff Hopes Alive

0:00It's March 25th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Durham News Today, local news powered by AI. The Charlotte Hornets have just 10 games left in their regular season, ending April 12th, and this year feels totally different from past April's. They sit at 38 wins and 34 losses after a 134-90 blowout over Sacramento on Tuesday night. That victory marks their 22nd win in the last 28 games, making them one of the hottest teens in the league right now. Earlier this season, back on January 21st, they were struggling at 16 wins and 28 losses, looking headed for the bottom. Now they're climbing toward the play-in tournament, or even a direct play-off spot. Their first play-off since 2016, the longest drought in the backer, NBA, fans are loving it, with crowds packing the arena, even selling out a Tuesday matchup against Sacramento. The energy is high, and play-by-play announcer, Eric Collins, has a squad finally matching his excitement.

1:00In that latest win, the Hornets tied their all-time record with 26 three-pointers, despite pulling starters early, no one played more than 27 minutes. Lamello Ball needed just 23 minutes for 20 points, and 8 assists, showing their depth with scores like Kobe White stepping up big. With six of their final 10 games at home, the Hornets faced tough matchups ahead, but their current form suggests they're primed to snack a postseason, birth, and keep the momentum rolling.