Charlotte Hornets Rooting Guide-April 6, 2026
This is how the Hornets can jump from the 8 seed to the 6 seed and bypass the play-in game.
- Win Out
The Hornets have 3 games remaining. To have a realistic shot, they likely need to win all three to finish 46-36.
* Remaining Schedule: @ Boston Celtics (Apr 7), vs. Detroit Pistons (Apr 10), @ New York Knicks (Apr 12).
- Get Help from Philadelphia (6th Seed)
Since the 76ers own the tiebreaker (winning the season series 3-1), the Hornets must finish with at least one more win than them.
* The Math: If Charlotte wins out (46-36), they need Philadelphia to go 2-2 or worse in their final 4 games.
* Sixers' Remaining Games: @ Spurs, @ Rockets, @ Pacers, vs. Bucks.
- Edge Toronto (pause) (7th Seed)
The Hornets and Raptors split their season series 2-2. Tiebreakers would then go to conference record or division standing.
* The Math: If Charlotte wins out (46-36), they need Toronto to go 2-2 or worse in their final 4 games.
* Raptors' Remaining Games: vs. Heat (twice), @ Knicks, vs. Nets