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Charlotte Hornets: Top-10 Moments of 2016 for Buzz City

By Jerry Stephens

Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Al Jefferson (25) looks to drive to the basket as he is defended by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Al Jefferson (25) looks to drive to the basket as he is defended by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Hornets Grab Their First Playoff Win Since 2002

April 23rd, 2016

The Charlotte Hornets made the playoffs for their third time since 2002 last year. In their two previous trips, they had been swept in four games. Their losing streak in the postseason spanned 12 total games. They were finally able to break the streak as they defeated the Miami Heat in Game Three of their first-round matchup. They may not have won the series but the victory in game three was a defining moment in 2016 for the franchise. This was the biggest moment of the past year for the Charlotte Hornets.

After losing to the Nets in the 2002 Conference Semifinals, the Hornets struggled to not only get a postseason win but even return to the NBA playoffs. Last season’s team was special and this so was this win. Relive Game 3 in all it’s glory.

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Did we miss any great or horrific moments for the Charlotte Hornets in 2016? If you have any suggestions, let us know. Here’s to a great 2017. Happy New Year!

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