If the Charlotte Hornets could have any wish as they ring in the New Year, it would probably be a postseason berth. A top-six seed, which means reaching the playoffs outright, is probably off the table right now. However, the play-in tournament seems like a feasible target.
The Hornets are currently 11-21, tied for 12th place in the Eastern Conference. However, they are just three games behind the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 10 seed.
Although we would like to say that gunning for that last spot for the postseason is as simple as it sounds, it is anything but.