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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel emerging as clear Rookie of the Year favorite

While the Charlotte Hornets continue to rise in the Eastern Conference standings amidst their six-game winning streak, Kon Knueppel has emerged as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year.

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Historical win streak puts Hornets playoff hopes in elite company

The Charlotte Hornets have surged back into the Eastern Conference playoff conversation with a dominant six-game winning streak, joining a rare group of teams in NBA history to accomplish a remarkable feat.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 5

The Energy Has Shifted on the Hornets' 2026 Season... Where Have I Seen This Before?

As it typically does, the snow builds up in Massachusetts in early January. Although my winter break at school had ended a few days prior, we were off as the snow had piled up to make it unsafe to drive or take the train to the high school I attended in Boston.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

ESPN analysts send ‘danger territory’ warning to East contenders about surging Hornets

Charlotte Hornets continued their remarkable midseason turnaround Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six games with a dominant 118-89 victory over the Boston Celtics.

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4 Reasons the Hornets are the Hottest Team in the NBA Right Now

Let’s be honest, if you were told at the beginning of the season that the Charlotte Hornets would be the hottest team in the entire league by March, you’d laugh, but here we are.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 5

Stephen A. Smith Gives His Pick in Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg RoY Debate

A major reason for the Charlotte Hornets' success over the past 2 1/2 months has a lot to do with the overall health of the team. For the first time in years, this front office, coaching staff, and fans are getting a long look at what this young core is capable of when they are on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 5

Hornets Are in Striking Distance for No. 6 Seed — Updated Playoff Picture + Road Ahead

Another game, another win for the Charlotte Hornets, and they continue to do it in impressive fashion. Last night’s 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics made it six straight victories of 15 or more points, which ties the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors for the second-longest such streak in NBA history.

Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / March 5

The Hornets Are the Scariest Team in the League — Here’s Why

The Charlotte Hornets might officially be the hottest team in basketball right now. Charlotte crushed the Boston Celtics 118–89 on the road Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six straight games — all by at least 15 points.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joins Michael Jordan in NBA history with latest scorching-hot performance

The Charlotte Hornets demolished the Boston Celtics 118-89 at the TD Garden on Wednesday. In the process, the Hornets continued to rise, and Kon Knueppel has officially made NBA history by joining Michael Jordan in an elite club after scoring 20 points, according to Basket News.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Hornets make outrageously dominant history not seen since Kevin Durant’s Warriors

The Charlotte Hornets are winners of six straight after recently defeating the Boston Celtics 118-89 on the road. It was another blowout win for the Hornets, and they made history with the win, putting themselves in the same conversation as the 2017 Golden State Warriors, according to NBA on ESPN.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Hornets’ destruction of Celtics sets new franchise record

The Charlotte Hornets were unstoppable on Wednesday night, blowing out the Boston Celtics 118-89 at TD Garden. The 29-point win was their largest regular-season win against the Celtics and Boston’s most lopsided loss of the season.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 5

Four Reasons the Charlotte Hornets Can Make Some Noise in the NBA Playoffs

At this point, it feels like a foregone conclusion that the Charlotte Hornets will make the playoffs. They are 2.5 games back of the sixth seed, and they're all but assured to get a shot in the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5

'Understand That the Hornets are Here' – Charlotte Hornets Starter Drops Bold Warning Amid 6-Game Winning Streak

Moussa Diabate boldly declared that the Charlotte Hornets are a force to be reckoned with, following their dominant 118-89 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, which marked their 10th consecutive road win and sixth straight overall.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee already loves ‘battle-tested’ trade deadline addition

The Charlotte Hornets are officially one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and head coach Charles Lee believes a certain trade deadline addition is a major reason why.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Hornets keep right on buzzing with rout of Celtics

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets rolled past the Boston Celtics, 118-89, on Wednesday night. Charlotte never trailed and looked in control from the start, pushing its winning streak to six games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5

Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Once near the bottom of the conference at 11-20, the Charlotte Hornets have turned themselves into one of the top stories of the season.

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 4

Hornets Player Ratings: Charlotte Dominates Boston From Start To Finish In Shocking Result

The Boston Celtics never really found their footing in this one, falling 118-89 to the Charlotte Hornets in a game that slipped away early and never truly swung back.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Hornets Coach Charles Lee Sends Strong Message About Coby White

Coby White scored 17 points and dished six assists in a 118-89 victory against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, and Hornets coach Charles Lee had no reservations about what the newly acquired guard brings to Charlotte.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 4

Charlotte Hornets Embarrass Boston Celtics In 29-Point Road Win

Nobody told the Charlotte Hornets they were supposed to be the warm-up act. On Wednesday night at TD Garden, the Hornets walked into one of the NBA’s most intimidating home courts and absolutely dismantled the Boston Celtics 118-89.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 4

Kon Kneuppel, Hornets manhandle Celtics for 6th consecutive victory

Kon Kneuppel tossed in 20 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets beat the Boston Celtics 118-89 on Wednesday for their sixth consecutive win. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each added 18 points for Charlotte, which received 17 points and six assists from Coby White.