Hornets' Hot Streak, Young Core Spark Hope

0:00It's March 5th for the Charlotte Hornets, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Charlotte Hornets are turning heads in the NBA after years of struggle. They have not reached the playoffs since 2016, the longest active drought in the league. Since bringing back the Hornets name in 2014, they have never won a playoff series. Now at 32 wins and 31 losses, they sit just 1.5 games out of a playoff spot. Lately, the team has surged with the best net rating in the league since January. They're starting lineup of Lamello Ball, Brandon Miller, Conn Dueple, Miles Bridges, and Musa Diabadeh, boasts a plus 31.2 net rating, and a 20-in-2 record when healthy. They have beaten strong teams like the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets in recent games. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this young core, calling it one of the most talented trios outside San Antonio. Lamello Ball leads as playmaker.

1:01Brandon Miller scores 20.3 points per game with strong defense, and rookie Conn Dueple leads the league. In three pointers made, the whole league seems to be rooting for Charlotte after decades without deep success. Coach Charles Lee has transformed the team from a 4-14 start into contenders. His system stresses three-point shooting, off-ball movement, attacking mismatches, and rebounding, after they rank 5th league-wide. In mirror styles of recent champions, and Lee looks like a coach of the year Dark Horse. If this hot streak holds, the Hornets could grab a top 6 seed, just 2.5 gains behind Philadelphia. With most key players under 25, they have the pieces for long-term contention, giving hope to a franchise long-star for glory. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com