Next moves for the Hornets: Should Kemba Walker return?
Does Charlotte have a compelling case to re-sign its All-Star point guard?
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
39-43, 2nd in Southeast
- 2/22W 123-110
- 2/23L 117-115
- 2/25L 121-110
- 2/27L 118-113
- 3/1W 123-112
- 3/3L 118-108
- 3/6L 91-84
- 3/8W 112-111
- 3/9L 131-114
- 3/11L 118-106
- 3/15W 116-110
- 3/17L 93-75
- 3/19L 118-114
- 3/21W 113-106
- 3/23W 124-117
- 3/24W 115-114
- 3/26W 125-116
- 3/29L 129-115
- 3/31L 137-90
- 4/1L 111-102
- 4/3W 115-109
- 4/5W 113-111
- 4/7W 104-91
- 4/9W 124-97
- 4/10L 122-114
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Kupchak: Hornets focused on re-signing Kemba
Mitch Kupchak says the Charlotte Hornets plan to do everything they can to keep three-time All-Star Kemba Walker.
Walker uncertain about his future with Hornets
All-Star Kemba Walker says he has "a lot of different emotions" when it comes to his impending decision on whether to re-sign with the Hornets.
Walker scores 43 in likely farewell as Charlotte eliminated
Kemba Walker scored 43 points in what may be his final game with Charlotte, a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night that eliminated the Hornets from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
All-Star guard Kemba Walker, who had 43 points in Wednesday's finale against Orlando, has no idea if he has played his last game for the Hornets. Coach James Borrego didn't sound like he planned to let Walker get away in free agency. “I love that kid,'' he said. “He inspires me. I love coaching him, and I look forward to coaching him for many years to come.''
Pistons secure final East berth; Hornets miss out
Even without Blake Griffin, the Pistons were able to secure the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday with a win over the Knicks. The Hornets, needing a win and a Pistons loss to get in, fell to Orlando.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
It's official.Hornets eliminated from playoff contention as the Pistons rout the Knicks 115-89. Big question for Charlotte is whether this is guard Kemba Walker's last game in a Hornets' uniform. Walker is showing why he'll be a hot commodity in free agency with 43 points with two minutes remaining. He surpassed 12,000 career points tonight. Big decisions ahead.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
The crowd at the Spectrum Center started chanting "MVP! MVP!'' as Hornets guard Kemba Walker made two free throws to give him 39 points and cut the Orlando lead to two with 8:25 remaining. Barring a rally in Charlotte and collapse by the Pistons in New York the playoffs won't have Walker.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Unless they surrender a 35-point lead in the final 9 minutes, the Pistons will secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs. Charlotte will finish ninth in the conference.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Kemba Walker is doing his part with 28 points in less than three full quarters. But the Hornets are down by seven and the Pistons are . . . well, making this race for the last playoff spot in the East a runaway. Up more than 30 on the Knicks. Can you say anti-climatic?
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Detroit is holding New York to 39 percent shooting in the first half - including 3-for-13 from beyond the arc - and leads by 24. Barring a major collapse in the second half, the Pistons will secure a playoff berth and eliminate Charlotte from the playoffs.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
The updates from around the NBA that were shown on the scoreboards in the corner of the Spectrum Center have been replaced by stats for the starters between the Hornets and Magic. Guessing there was no need to constantly remind the Pistons are blowing out the Knicks 60-34, making what the Hornets are doing inconsequential. And the Hornets aren't much since a 20-6 Orlando run. Down 53-44.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
With Blake Griffin out, Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson have carried the Pistons. They've combined for 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting to help Detroit build a 19-point lead midway through the second quarter. A Detroit win cliches a playoff berth and keeps Charlotte out of the postseason.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Orlando's Terrence Ross is doing his part to spoil the Hornets' playoff push. He's 4-for-4 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line for 11 points as the Magic lead 30-25 after one quarter.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
The Hornets started fast, making 7 of their first 12 field goal attempts, but have made only one of their last four shots to allow Orlando to climb within 20-18. Meanwhile, the Pistons are up 12 over the New York Knicks. Not much of a buzz at The Spectrum Center -- yet.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
There's a long way to go here in New York, but Detroit looks sharp early. They're up by 15 points just eight minutes into the game. A Detroit win clinches a playoff berth and keeps Charlotte out of the playoffs.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
The Charlotte Hornets have won four straight and eight of their last 11 games to get in position to make the playoffs, but need a win tonight over Orlando and a Detroit loss to the New York Knicks to slip in as the eighth seed. “We just have not given in,'' Hornets coach James Borrego said prior to the regular season-finale at the Spectrum Center. “We could have easily given in 12, 15 games ago. A lot of people wrote us off. We just haven't given in. The resiliency is there. The toughness is there.''
Walker, Hornets keep playoff push going, beat Cavs 124-97
Kemba Walker scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter to keep their late-season playoff push going with a 124-97 win Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose painful first season rebuilding without LeBron...
2019 NBA playoff race: What happened on Wednesday night
Breaking down everything that happened on the final day of the NBA regular season.
2018-19 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | .512 | - | W4 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Washington | 32 | 50 | .390 | 10 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 29 | 53 | .354 | 13 | L3 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.719th
Rebounds Per Game43.823rd
Assists Per Game23.224th
Points Allowed111.817th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | SG | Kentucky |
| 2(25) | Arnoldas Kulboka | SF |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |