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5 Must-Win Games Remaining On Charlotte Hornets’ 2015 NBA Schedule

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5 Must-Win Games Remaining On Charlotte Hornets' 2015 NBA Schedule

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The Charlotte Hornets are playing some nice basketball currently, but will it be enough for them to make the playoffs? Winning these five games would certainly help their cause, and they must start building even more confidence to have a shot of advancing past the first round. Step one for them is getting a playoff berth.

5. Mar. 13 vs. Chicago Bulls

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5. Mar. 13 vs. Chicago Bulls

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Fortunately the Hornets play the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte on Mar. 13, but this will still be a tough game to win. Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose might not be back by this time; however, Chicago's bench has started to seriously impress in the last week.

4. Mar. 17 vs. Los Angeles Clippers

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4. Mar. 17 vs. Los Angeles Clippers

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The Los Angeles Clippers may not look like "Lob City" anymore, but you can't deny their championship potential. Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan are playing amazing basketball with Blake Griffin sidelined, and the Hornets would be lucky to win this game in California.

3. Mar. 27 vs. Washington Wizards

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3. Mar. 27 vs. Washington Wizards

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This will be an intriguing matchup between teams fighting for playoff positioning. The Hornets want to just make the playoffs, but the Wizards would love to enter postseason play with a bit more confidence.

2. Apr. 3 vs. Indiana Pacers

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2. Apr. 3 vs. Indiana Pacers

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When the Hornets face the Indiana Pacers, there will be playoff hopes on the line for both teams. Paul George could be back by this point. but I would advise him to shut it down if I were his mentor. Can the Hornets grab that last playoff spot? This game could determine that.

1. Apr. 15 vs. Toronto Raptors

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1. Apr. 15 vs. Toronto Raptors

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The Toronto Raptors have struggled lately, which makes this a great opportunity for the Hornets to carry momentum into the playoffs. Winning their season finale would help their team morale immensely, and Al Jefferson should have a field day against this front line.

Dave Daniels is a writer for RantSports.
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