Folks, I've been covering basketball for two decades, and let me tell you—what the Charlotte Hornets are doing right now isn't just good. It's historic.
The Hornets absolutely demolished the Boston Celtics 118-89 on Tuesday night at TD Garden, extending their winning streak to six games. But here's the kicker: all six wins have come by 15 points or more. That's not a streak—that's a statement.
According to NBA.com, this is the longest such streak since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors—you know, the team with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. It's tied for the second-longest streak in NBA history.
Let that sink in. The Charlotte Hornets—a team that hasn't sniffed the playoffs in years, a team that was 12 games under .500 in January—are now playing championship-caliber basketball alongside some of the greatest teams we've ever seen.
Charlotte is now 16-4 over their last 20 games and sits above .500 for the first time since 2022. This isn't a fluke. This is a young team that finally has all its pieces healthy and clicking at the same time.
LaMelo Ball is healthy and orchestrating the offense like a maestro. Brandon Miller, the second overall pick from 2023, is showing why scouts were so high on him. And rookie Kon Knueppel? The kid is playing with the confidence of a 10-year veteran.
But what really gets me excited about this team is how they're winning. They're not squeaking out close games or getting lucky bounces. They're destroying opponents. When you win six straight games by 15+ points, you're not just good—you're dominant.
