Swarm and Sting
Fansided

First impressions upon viewing Charlotte Hornets’ 2018-19 Schedule

By Noah Purser

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 20: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets and the bench of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during their game at Spectrum Center on October 20, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 20: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets and the bench of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during their game at Spectrum Center on October 20, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 6
Next
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 6: Willy Hernangomez #41 of the Charlotte Hornets dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic on April 6, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 6: Willy Hernangomez #41 of the Charlotte Hornets dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic on April 6, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Charlotte Hornets’ new head coach James Borrego will have to make things click faster than they have in years past. Thankfully, there hasn’t been too big of a roster turnover, so the Hornets shouldn’t have too much trouble gelling into a team that is ready to take on challenges early in the year. Also, it should be noted that the Hornets’ staff has reported on numerous occasions that players have been in the gym far earlier this year than usual.

That said, things could go downhill fast if Charlotte struggles out of the gate. The Hornets will play non-playoff teams just twice in their first eleven contests, which is not exactly ideal. And if they don’t pick up some wins over tough opponents, the Hornets will quickly be in a hole that they will have to dig themselves out of.

A lot of pressure will be put on James Borrego and the Hornets alike to ensure that things don’t go south early in the season. A big focus will be in closing out tight contests, something that the Hornets could not do very well previously. If they can win a majority of their close games this year, Charlotte should be in good shape in their quest for the playoffs.

Home/Hornets News