

The Charlotte Hornets are experiencing a remarkable second half of the season, showcasing significant improvement. Additionally, Steph Curry has returned to the Warriors lineup, adding strength to their roster.
On an action-packed episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the Charlotte Hornets' sensational second half of the season.
Tom and Dan round out the show by taking a closer look at aging stars and their fight against Father Time.
All that and more on this episode of The Big Number!
1:15 Big Number: +10.8 -Charlotte Hornetsâ NetRating in 2nd half of season
18:30 ROTY race: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel
30:03 Little number: 278 - amount of points Hornetsâ starting 5 outscored opponents 34:17 Little numbers: 127 - Hornetsâ offensive rating in minutes without LaMelo Ball on the floor and Coby White on the floor
40:03 Little numbers: 3 - Hornetsâ ranking among likely postseason teams in both average distance covered per game and average speed traveled per game
46:50 Steph Curryâs return
52:13 LeBron, Curry, Kawhi & Kevin Durant continue dominance

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets high fives teammate during the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 3, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(Kent Smith)
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The Charlotte Hornets have shown significant improvement in their performance, particularly in their gameplay and team dynamics during the second half of the season.
Steph Curry's return to the Warriors lineup is expected to enhance their offensive capabilities and overall team performance, providing a boost as they aim for playoff contention.
Aging NBA stars often face challenges such as declining physical abilities and adapting their playing style to maintain competitiveness against younger players.





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