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NBA: 10 teams looking to make a playoff push in the second half of 2017-18

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 04: Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets watch on against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on December 4, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 04: Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets watch on against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on December 4, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Charlotte Hornets

Record:

16-24 (11th in the East)

The Case:

The Charlotte Hornets have dug themselves a huge hole to climb out of down the stretch. They have some solid players, but it will really depend on Kemba Walker to carry the team if they want to make the playoffs. The Hornets also desperately need competent play when Kemba is on the bench. If they can just be a slight negative instead of worst team in the league bad when Walker sits, they could look to turn things around.

This Hornets team feels like a team with no identity or direction. If they are ever going to make a run, the time is now. They are currently in the middle of stretch where they have 8 out of 9 games at home. If they can’t start to gain some momentum now, it will likely end up being another disappointing season for a franchise that wants to compete now.

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