What happened: The Charlotte Hornets take the court at Match Mortgage Center on Thursday with tipoff set for 7 p.m. The game highlights Hoops for Troops Night, with television coverage broadcast on Arizona's Family.
Why it matters: Charlotte sits ninth in the Eastern Conference after snapping a six-game skid with a 124-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 9. The win moved the Hornets to 4-7 through 11 games as the club seeks its first consecutive victories of the 2026-27 regular season.
By the numbers: Charlotte Hornets: 4-7 in 2026-27 through 11 games (9th in East, streak W1). Last game: 124-112 win vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Nov. 9).
What to watch: Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. tipoff at Match Mortgage Center.