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Starting the second half on a down note. Takeaways from the Hornets’ loss in Toronto.

TORONTO — J. Cole was in the building, perhaps eager for an up-close view of the Charlotte Hornets officially tipping off the second half of their season.

Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023

No repeat this time. Takeaways from the Hornets’ loss in Indiana.

With inconsistency being one of the Charlotte Hornets’ chief characteristics, inquiring minds wanted to know if the team was finally going to make changes.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

Historic night for Hornets in 138-109 rout of Bucks

Facing another excursion that will keep them living out of suitcases for most of the next week, coach Steve Clifford had a message for the Charlotte Hornets leading into matchup with Milwaukee.

Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023

Gordon Hayward returns in Hornets' 125-106 loss to Hawks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Before pulling out of town for a potentially season-defining six-game road trip out west, the curtain on the Charlotte Hornets’ reunion tour raised once again at the Spectrum Center.

Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022

Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies at 79

“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Paul Silas, the former head coach of Charlotte Hornets and once an NBA star, has died

Paul Silas, an NBA star player who later was the head coach of the Charlotte NBA franchise on two different occasions, has died. He was 79.

Tribune News Service · Dec 11, 2022

Hornets overpowered by Clippers: Takeaways from Charlotte’s narrow loss to LA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was there for the taking, dangling in front of them like a sweet treat ready to be gobbled up.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Hornets stave off Wizards rally, hold on for 117-116 victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A potential laugher turned into a nailbiter, causing more than a few anxious murmurs to reverberate around Spectrum Center in the waning minutes of Friday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

A rare home victory. Takeaways from the Hornets’ win vs. Philadelphia.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carry-on bags have been an essential part of life for the Charlotte Hornets throughout the season’s first five weeks, a necessity due to the massive number of road games dotting their schedule.

Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022

So close, yet so far. Takeaways from the Hornets’ loss in Washington

Steve Clifford kept his postgame thoughts succinct, ensuring there was no misunderstanding.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022