Charlotte Hornets: 5 Must-Win Games Before All-Star Break

Charlotte Hornets: 5 Must-Win Games Before the All-Star Break

Dec 22, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) during the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 110-82. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 23, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) passes the ball as Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (27) defends during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Monday, Dec. 29 – vs Milwaukee Bucks

The Hornets will wrap up their season series with the Bucks before 2015 even gets here. They’ve already beaten Milwaukee in the first two games, so they’ll be looking to sweep the series.

Despite being guaranteed to win the series, Charlotte can’t become comfortable against this young squad. They’ve proven they can win both at home and on the road, so the confidence should be there. That being said, the Bucks are a good team, even without Jabari Parker.

After the start to the season the Hornets have had, any game against the middle teams of the conference is extra important. A win helps move them up in the standings, and right now that’s all this team needs to do.

Milwaukee is a team the Hornets can catch in the standings, so a win here carries extra weight.

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