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Charlotte Hornets: Top takeaways from the start of the preseason

By Brandon Croce

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts following a play against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter during a preseason game at Dean Smith Center on September 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, 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. The Hornets won 104-97. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts following a play against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter during a preseason game at Dean Smith Center on September 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, 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. The Hornets won 104-97. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 02: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on October 2, 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)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 02: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on October 2, 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) /

The Charlotte Hornets were beginning a new era this upcoming season and the early returns are positive.

The Charlotte Hornets have gone under a bit of a franchise overhaul with new general manager, Mitch Kupchak, and new head coach, James Borrego. It has been clear that the focus this year was to change the culture, both on and off the court.

The Hornets have missed the playoffs the past two seasons and it was time for a change. The team traded away Dwight Howard and signed free agent Tony Parker, who will help ease the learning curve for this team under James Borrego.

After three games, fans should be excited about what the Hornets have shown on the court and the hope is that as they get more experience, this should only improve. The Hornets started the preseason with two games against the Boston Celtics. They were able to secure a 104-97 victory over the Celtics in the opener but dropped the second game by a score of 115-112.

They returned to the Spectrum Center on Tuesday and overcame a nine-point deficit after the first quarter to win by a final of 122-113.

These are the top takeaways from the first three preseason games for the Charlotte Hornets.

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