Charlotte Hornets, a real concern for the Eastern favorites

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Thu, 03/05/2026 - 19:13

Charlotte Hornets, favored threat in Eastern Conference. Photo: gettyimages

An authentic feat, a breath of fresh air for the entire NBA, and an influx of hope for an entire state. That's what the Charlotte Hornets represent at this moment. The team has found its own identity and with a recognizable starting five, they are shattering all possible predictions. Could they aim for something in the playoffs?

A magical metamorphosis has been experienced in recent weeks by the Charlotte Hornets, who emerge as the great sensation of the current NBA. Winners of 19 of the last 25 games, they lead in that period in key statistics such as offensive rating, net rating, rebound percentage, attempted threes, and three-pointers made. The most astonishing part is that all of this has occurred when they have managed to find continuity in the play of their five basic pillars.

Wanted to give the Charlotte Hornets some credit. Over their last 25 games:

Record: 19-6 (1st in the NBA)
Net rating: +12.6 (1st in the NBA)
Off. Rating: 122.9 (1st in the NBA)
REB%: 56.4% (1st in the NBA)
3PAr: 50% (2nd in the NBA)
3PT%: 39.0% (1st in the NBA)

Half of their… pic.twitter.com/N3sG8Bb0Wx
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) March 5, 2026

The starting five of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté have a record this season of 20-2, which is a mark within reach of very few in the history of this competition. Everything points to them being forced to play play-in, so if they survive it, they would face one of the favorites in the first round of the playoffs. With this level of confidence and harmony among their starters, anything is possible.

Charlotte Hornets are now 32-31 after going 16-3 in their last 19 games.

This starting lineup is 20-2 this season:

LaMelo Ball
Kon Knueppel
Brandon Miller
Miles Bridges
Moussa Diabate

Also are on a 6 game winning streak pic.twitter.com/IVQqX0G5QP
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