At times over the last three weeks, the Hornets have looked exhausted, on and off the court. With injuries ravaging the team’s rotation, players and coaches alike have been taxed to find ways to halt their slide down the playoff standings.
That’s why Thursday and Friday felt like such a refresh for the Hornets. A two-day break in itself as they set for the final sprint of the regular season would have been welcomed. But the duo of Malik Monk and LaMelo Ball took the final step in their recoveries from injury by participating in practice the last two days as they are set to rejoin the rotation this weekend.