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 /

6 of 6

Oct 17, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) prepares to shoot the ball as Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) and Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defend in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Hornets won 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Monday, Feb. 2 – at Washington Wizards

The Wizards are off to a very hot start this season. They’ve had the success that many in Charlotte thought the Hornets would have this season (maybe not quite that much).

Last season, the Hornets and Wizards battled it out in some really entertaining regular season games — I expect more of the same in this one.

Charlotte and Washington will play this game in Washington and then travel back to Charlotte and play each other again. That makes this contest even more important. If the Hornets can steal one on the road and then take care of business at home, that will go a long way for this team.

Matchups with divisional foes usually bring out the best in both teams. Charlotte can expect to get the Wizards’ best so they’ll need to bring their best. A two-game jump on the season series could be what the Hornets need to lift their spirits before the All-Star break.

Next: The Greatest Player In Every Franchise's History

Home/Charlotte Hornets