CHICAGO — It was actually fitting for the Charlotte Hornets to play on Groundhog Day.
The same issues that have cropped up all season long were a problem yet again Thursday night at the United Center: Careless turnovers. Uninspiring defense. Mental lapses. Things that could have — and should have — been corrected by now.
But because they haven’t, just like when famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it’s almost inevitable the Hornets are on their way to six more weeks of winter. Or in their case, more losing.
