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 – OCTOBER 20: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets goes after a loose ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during their game at Spectrum Center on October 20, 2017 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) /

November favors Hornets

After the top road trip to start the year, the Hornets actually catch a break a bit in November. Of the 14 games the Hornets play that month, nine will be played at the Spectrum Center.

The Hornets start the month with three straight home games against Oklahoma City, Cleveland, and Atlanta. The toughest game will certainly be the Thunder but the games against the Cavs and Hawks are certainly winnable, especially with LeBron no longer in Cleveland.

The Hornets will actually face the Cavs and the Hawks five times in the month of November and there is no reason the Hornets couldn’t win four of those five.

The way the schedule sets up is that the Hornets have three sets of home games of three games which could really work in their favor as they try to start the year strong.

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