What Are the Hornets Playoff Chances?
The Charlotte Hornets playoff chances are gone, based on odds from NC sportsbooks.
| ❌ Hornets Playoff Chances: | 0% |
| 📊 Hornets Win Southeast Division: | 0% |
| 🥉 Hornets Win Eastern Conference: | 0% |
| 🥇 Hornets Win Finals: | 0% |
| ✍️ Last Verified: | May 8, 2025 |
From making a playoff appearance to contending for the NBA Championship, each milestone offers insight into the team’s performance expectations this year. The odds below paint a picture of what fans can anticipate as the Hornets strive to surpass their listed predictions.
Do the Hornets Have a Chance to Make the NBA Playoffs?
No. The Hornets do not have a chance to make the NBA Playoffs as they have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
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Charlotte Hornets Playoff Chances: Key Updates May 2025
- 📅 March 25, 2025: LaMelo Ball is out for the season to treat his ankle injury.
- 📅 March 23, 2025: The Hornets are officially eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the Miami Heat.
- 📅 January 16, 2025: Brandon Miller is out for the season after tearing a ligament in his right wrist.
- 📅 November 24, 2024: Grant Williams is out for the season after tearing his ACL.
- 📅 November 21, 2024: Tre Mann is out for the season after suffering a serious back injury.
- 📅 October 31, 2024: The Charlotte Hornets start the season 2-2
- 📅 October 31, 2024: Though October LaMelo Ball is leading the team with 28.5 points per game and seven assists per game.
Key Contributors Toward Carolina Hornets Playoff Chances
The top players for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2024-25 season are headlined by LaMelo Ball, the dynamic point guard who’s the centerpiece of their offense, known for his playmaking, court vision, and ability to score from deep.
Alongside him, Brandon Miller, the 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, adds versatility on both ends of the court with his shooting and defensive potential. Terry Rozier provides veteran scoring punch and leadership, known for his clutch performances and scoring ability. Mark Williams, a promising young center, brings rim protection and rebounding, giving the Hornets a much-needed presence in the paint.
Additionally, P.J. Washington offers scoring versatility as a forward, contributing both inside and from beyond the arc. Together, these players form a promising core aiming to eventually push Charlotte back into playoff contention.
Where Can I Bet on the Hornets to Make the Playoffs?
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Where Do the Hornets Rank in the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture?
The Charlotte Hornets rank 14th out of the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are second to last, leading only the Washington Wizards by two games. The Hornets are eliminated from the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture.
Where Do the Hornets Rank to Win the 2025 NBA Championship?
The Charlotte Hornets do not have any chance of winning the 2025 NBA Championship as they have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Hornets Playoff Picture Postseason Outlook & Predictions
The outlook is bleak for the Charlotte Hornets to make the Play-In Tournament, let alone the NBA Playoffs. After suffering a historic 53-point loss this season, along with an 11-game losing streak, it was another reminder that the Hornets need a lot of work to achieve playoff goals. The focus is now on next season.
Who to Root for if You’re a Charlotte Hornets Fan?
The Hornets will not be participating in the 2025 NBA Playoffs this season.
To that end, Hornets fans could always find some fun rooting for teams that play against their divisional rivals, the Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic in the playoffs.
Carolina Hornets Playoff Chances FAQs
No, the Charlotte Hornets are not in the playoffs currently. The Hornets are 19-59, which is good for 14th in the Eastern Conference and 28th overall. The Hornets will have to watch the playoffs from home yet again, with the rest of us.
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Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.
