NBA Preview 2019: Rankings, projections and big questions for all 30 teams
A new NBA season is almost here, and it's shaping up to be as wide-open as ever. Here's everything you need to know before Tuesday's tip-off.
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2020 Schedule
1-4, 4th in Southeast
Emotional MJ unveils 1st of two medical clinics
The first of two medical clinics in Charlotte, North Carolina, funded by Hornets owner Michael Jordan and his family was unveiled on Thursday.
Hornets turn D into jam (0:16)
Martin throws down alley-oop (0:17)
Ball movement leads to Bridges' dunk (0:16)
Morant stumbles, but still hits the layup plus the foul (0:28)
Morant gets fancy with reverse finish (0:21)
Morant scores with acrobatic finish (0:19)
Brooks gets the amazing 3-pt assist from Morant (0:22)
Morant draws the foul with a nice shake and bake (0:26)
Morant turns on the jets and scores (0:27)
Washington soars to flush alley-oop (0:20)
Simmons recovers for chase-down block (0:22)
Simmons, Horford connect on alley-oop (0:16)
Rozier scores 18 in Hornets' preseason loss (0:44)
Nunn switches hands after contact for lay-in (0:25)
Nunn sends it over the hoop to Bam for alley-oop (0:24)
Waiters sets up Nunn for perfect oop (0:29)
Waiters goes up-and-under while being fouled (0:23)
Green dunks twice in under 20 seconds (0:30)
Fall slams one home (0:15)
Edwards nails a deep 3 (0:29)
Walker fires off another 3 (0:21)
Tatum gets the 3 and the foul (0:31)
Walker scores first 3-pointer with Celtics (0:16)
2019-20 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | L1 |
| Washington | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Orlando | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | L1 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.719th
Rebounds Per Game43.823rd
Assists Per Game23.224th
Points Allowed111.814th
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Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | PJ Washington | PF | Kentucky |
| 2(6) | Cody Martin | SF | Nevada |
| 2(22) | Jalen McDaniels | PF | San Diego State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |