Hornets open NBA Cup slate against Magic
Buzz City comes alive as Hornets hit hardwood after NBA Cup triumph
Charlotte Hornets' NBA Cup championship defense kicks off against Orlando Magic in season opener
The Charlotte Hornets will begin their NBA Cup title defense on October 18 against the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets are coming off a historic season in which they won their first NBA Cup championship while setting a franchise record for wins
The Hornets' success last season was due in large part to the play of their young stars, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. Ball, the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year, averaged 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game last season. Bridges, meanwhile, averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
The Hornets will also be looking for big contributions from their new additions this season, including Terry Rozier, Jalen McDaniels, and Mark Williams.
The Magic, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished with a 22-60 record. However, the Magic have a number of young players who could make a difference this season, including Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Hornets will be looking to get off to a good start in their title defense, and they will be facing a Magic team that is hungry to prove themselves. The game is sure to be a competitive one, and it will be a great way to kick off the NBA Cup season.
Hornets' NBA Cup title defense begins Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets will raise their first NBA Cup banner to the Spectrum Center rafters prior to season opener
The Charlotte Hornets will begin their NBA Cup title defense on Wednesday, October 18, when they host the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center.
The Hornets are coming off a historic season in which they won their first NBA Cup championship while setting a franchise record for wins. The Hornets will raise their first NBA Cup banner to the Spectrum Center rafters prior to the game.
The Magic, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished with a 22-60 record. However, the Magic have a number of young players who could make a difference this season, including Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Hornets will be looking to get off to a good start in their title defense, and they will be facing a Magic team that is hungry to prove themselves. The game is sure to be a competitive one, and it will be a great way to kick off the NBA Cup season.
Hornets expected to contend for NBA Cup title again this season
With a young and talented roster, the Hornets are poised to make another run at the NBA Cup
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to contend for the NBA Cup title again this season. The Hornets have a young and talented roster, led by LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
Ball, the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year, is one of the most exciting young players in the league. He is a dynamic playmaker who can score, rebound, and pass with equal ease. Bridges, meanwhile, is a rising star who has emerged as one of the best young wing players in the league.
In addition to Ball and Bridges, the Hornets have a number of other talented players, including Terry Rozier, Jalen McDaniels, and Mark Williams. The Hornets also have a deep bench, which will be important in a long NBA season.
The Hornets will face some tough competition in the Eastern Conference this season, but they have the talent and experience to make another run at the NBA Cup.
