NBA Playoffs: Updating The Eastern Conference’s Stretch Run
Mar 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center
Al Jefferson(25) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics center
Tyler Zeller(44) during the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets
Record: 31-42; 2.0 GB
The Charlotte Hornets have fallen down in the playoff race just a touch, by losing seven of their last 10 games. Still, they are just a couple of games out of the eight seed, and have a relatively favorable schedule down the stretch.
Mo Williams was a great mid-season pick up, and with Kemba Walker back, the Hornets have a strong point guard rotation. Williams’ scoring off the bench is especially helpful with Al Jefferson playing at less than 100 percent. The Hornets usually use Jefferson as their focal point offensively but with his knee giving him issues towards the end of the season; the Hornets may have to rely on their guards to guide them into the playoffs.
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