Richie and Matt answer questions about the Hornets as they head into the final third of the season. The two debate the advantages of having a guaranteed playoff spot or obtaining a top-3 pick. Plus, they dissect the defensive leap, predict the playoff rotation, and identify if it makes sense to look at buyout options.

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Richie recaps the emotionally charged game between the Hornets and Pistons. He covers the brawl, the impending suspensions of four players, the game’s highlights, and how the team will respond. Ending on a high note, he shares some storylines from Charlotte’s last 10 games.

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James and Matt recap all the dealings that went down for the Hornets in the trade deadline period. The two discuss the newcomers, the team’s direction, and how the Hornets will finish down the stretch of the season.

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