For Hornets, this is no time for celebration; a quick rotation remix is in order

There is nothing joyous about backing into the NBA play-in tournament. Devonte Graham left no doubt of that after the Charlotte Hornets lost their second straight at home, this time falling to the Denver Nuggets 117-112. Graham was asked if there would be room for celebration if the Chicago Bulls lost (they did to the Brooklyn Nets), assuring the Hornets would advance to at least one play-in game next week. “Not at all,” Graham said after scoring a season-high 31 points. “We’ve got to figure out a way to close games … Just play better overall.” The Hornets are stumbling to their first postse…

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