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#5 Charlotte Hornets
It has been the same old story for the Michael Jordan co-owned Charlotte Hornets over the past two seasons.
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They had started the season well but somehow slipped out of the playoffs contention as the season progress.
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As a result, Kemba Walker and Co. find themselves in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference this year, after having finished 11th last season.
The Hornets, who endured 10 seasons in the NBA as the Bobcats, have been eliminated in the first round by the Miami Heat in both of their last two playoffs appearances.
They have never qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals but have reached the semi-finals on four occasions in the 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000-01, and the 2001-02 seasons.
The Hornets were boosted by the addition of Center Dwight Howard at the beginning of the year but currently hold a poor record of 32-41 this season.
Their quest for a playoffs appearance will continue next year but an NBA Finals appearance seems far-fetched at the moment.
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