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What to Look for in the Hornets’ Preseason Opener

After six long months, the Charlotte Hornets are finally back on the court as they’ll play the first of five preseason games on the road against the Boston Celtics starting tonight at 6 PM EST.

Expect the team to utilize a starting lineup of or closely resembling some combination of Terry Rozier, Dwayne Bacon, Nic Batum, Miles Bridges and Cody Zeller, although you never can tell with the preseason. One thing that is for sure though is what Head Coach James Borrego wants to see from his team up at TD Garden.

“I’d like to see a defensive focus.