Charlotte Hornets Season Stats & Performance

 

Team Season Overview

 

  • Record: 43–39 
  • Conference Rank: 8th (East)
  • Points Per Game: 112.4
  • Points Allowed: 118.1
  • Home Record: 25–16
  • Away Record: 18–23

 

Team Leaders 

  • Points Per Game: LaMelo Ball – 24.8
  • Assists Per Game: LaMelo Ball – 8.5
  • Rebounds Per Game: Mark Williams – 9.2
  • 3PT Made: Brandon Miller – 2.6 per game
  • Steals: LaMelo Ball – 1.5

Performance Trends

 

Throughout the season, the Hornets have shown flashes of strong offensive production, particularly in high-tempo games. However, consistency—especially on defense—has played a major role in determining wins and losses.

 

  • Best scoring games: 120+ points
  • Struggles when allowing 115+ points
  • Stronger performance at home
  • Winning games tied to assist totals

 

Season Timeline / Highlights

Early Season (October–November)

  • Opened the season with a 115–110 win over the Atlanta Hawks, showcasing fast-paced offense

  • LaMelo Ball recorded a 20+ point, 10+ assist double-double in the first week

  • Team started 3–2, showing early offensive potential but defensive inconsistency

Early Challenges (Late November–December)

  • Suffered a 4-game losing streak, allowing 120+ points in multiple games

  • Defensive struggles became a concern, particularly in second-half performances

  • Brandon Miller began emerging as a consistent scoring option during this stretch

Mid-Season Momentum (January)

  • Bounced back with a 3-game winning streak at home

  • LaMelo Ball posted a season-high 32 points and 12 assists in a key win

  • Offensive efficiency improved, with the team averaging 115+ PPG over a 5-game span

All-Star Break Period (February)

  • Team entered the All-Star break hovering around .500 (approx. 28–28)

  • LaMelo Ball gained national attention as a potential All-Star-level performer

  • Continued inconsistency highlighted the need for defensive improvements

Playoff Push (March–April)

  • Won 5 of 7 games, strengthening position in the Eastern Conference standings

  • Strong home performances played a key role in late-season success

  • Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges provided consistent scoring support

Season Finish (April)

  • Finished the season with a 43–39 record, securing a potential Play-In spot

  • Offensive identity remained strong, ranking among the faster-paced teams

  • Defense remained the biggest area for improvement heading into the offseason

Key Takeaways 

 

  • Fast-paced offense drives scoring
  • Defense is the biggest weakness
  • Young core shows strong potential
  • Star players carry offensive production