Perspectives can change instantly thanks to one bad loss.The Charlotte Hornets lost a game yesterday afternoon, and unless the most unexpected of circumstances fall in their favor, the Hornets will be the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Yesterday's loss was disheartening for numerous reasons. The Washington Wizards had already been eliminated, and were playing without John Wall. The Hornets shot poorly, and played without purpose on defense. A small stretch of good play at the start of the 3rd quarter gave them the lead mid-way through -- and then they gave it up and found themselves down 12 entering the 4th. For whatever reason, the Hornets once again stunk on a Sunday…