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Charlotte Hornets: Predicting win-loss record over final 37 games

By Shawn Simmons

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Malik Monk #1 celebrates with LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after Monk made a basket with one second left to tie their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 28, 2021 in Sacramento, California. Monk was fouled on the play, and made the free throw for the winning point. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Malik Monk #1 celebrates with LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after Monk made a basket with one second left to tie their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 28, 2021 in Sacramento, California. Monk was fouled on the play, and made the free throw for the winning point. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 08: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans and LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets stand on the court during an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 08, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 08: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans and LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets stand on the court during an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 08, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

May – 10 games

Lonzo Ball and the New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers visit the Charlotte Hornets during a five-game homestand in May. Let’s get to the final picks.

5/1 vs. Pistons – Win

5/2 vs. Heat – Loss

5/4 at Pistons – Win

5/6 vs. Bulls – Win

5/7 vs. Magic – Win

5/9 vs. Pelicans – Loss

5/11 vs. Nuggets – Loss

5/13 vs. Clippers – Loss

5/15 at Knicks – Loss

5/16 at Wizards – Win

Final Record

Wins during the last month of the regular season are great for the development and confidence of NBA players. The Hornets pick up quite a few of those here in May. Charlotte goes 5-5 in May and finishes the regular season with a winning percentage of .500, 36 wins and 36 losses.

Finishing the regular season with an even record would be a big step forward for the Hornets franchise. In the Eastern Conference, a 36-36 finish could secure a top-six finish, securing a spot in the playoffs without having to earn a spot via the Play-In Tournament. If not, the Hornets would certainly be a participant in the tournament. Whichever happens, the Hornets’ season won’t end with the regular-season finale for the first time in five years.

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