For the first time in four seasons, the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener is at home — Wednesday, Oct. 17 against the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The regular-season closer is also at Spectrum Center — Wednesday, April 10 against the Orlando Magic and former Hornets coach Steve Clifford.
A breakdown of the Hornets’ 82-game schedule, announced Friday by the NBA:
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With an abundance of non-Hornets basketball at Spectrum Center this winter (NBA All-Star game, CIAA and ACC tournaments) it’s no surprise a large portion of the home schedule will come early.