NBA 2018/19: Race to the Playoffs - Eastern Conference

#2 Charlotte Hornets (38-42):

Charlotte Hornets need to win their remaining games

The Charlotte Hornets are being carried by Kemba Walker into the playoffs this season, currently with a 38-42 record in the Eastern Conference, tied with the Miami Heat, who are in 10th. They are also just 1 game behind the 8th placed Detroit Pistons and hold a tie breaker over both the teams vying for the final playoff spot.

The Hornets have been one of hottest teams coming into the final stretch of the season and have won 7 of their last 10 matches. They are also the team that is in-form when compared to the other 2 teams in contention and have won 3 games in a row.

The Hornets have 2 games left to play, the first of which is against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road and the final game of the regular season against the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Their fixtures are way easier than the one the Miami Heat has remaining, as they play a team looking to tank in the Cavaliers and they face an already qualified team in the Orlando Magic as they might look to rest a few crucial players before the playoffs and only play for seeding.

Charlotte Hornets will be looking to secure their first post season run since 2015-16 and this one being so much more important as they will look to show Kemba Walker their competitiveness so that he can re sign with them in the off season.

The Pistons currently hold the 1 game advantage over them, but the Hornets need to win both their games and hope that the Pistons, given their poor run of form, finally slip up and let them go through in to the post season.

Chances: 6.5/10