Charlotte Hornets: Top takeaways from the 2018-19 schedule

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Teammates Nicolas Batum #5 and Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Spectrum Center on February 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 11: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets tries to stop Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 11, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Living out of a suitcase to start the year

The Charlotte Hornets open the season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 17th. However, after that game they are on the road for five of their next six contests. The road trip starts with four games in six days, including back to back games against the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic.

The Hornets will have one day off before they head north of the border to face the new look Raptors with Kawhi Leonard before finishing the road trip in Chicago a day later. They will then welcome the Bulls for a home game before hitting the road again to face the 76ers in another back to back game.

This is certainly a tough start to the year and new head coach Borrego. However, it could be a good test for this group to see where they stack in the Eastern Conference.

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