
The Charlotte Observer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gordon Hayward dapped up James Bouknight and hung back for another split second, gathering himself prior to sprinting through the club lounge area and onto the Spectrum Center court. The line of players in front of him was scarce by NBA standards, a direct result of the Charlotte Hornets missing seven key players — two of which were added to the injury report earlier with non-COVID illnesses. Besides Hayward, the Hornets had just nine others in uniform. “Yeah I don’t think I’ve experienced that,” coach James Borrego said. “That’s not ideal. I don’t think I’ve ever missed seve…
