This season, the Hornets broke the record for the most sellouts in franchise history at Spectrum Center. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
The Charlotte Hornets host the Detroit Pistons in their regular-season home finale tonight at Spectrum Center.
Why it matters: The Hornets (No. 9 in the Eastern Conference at 43-37) are in a tight race for playoff positioning in the East.
State of play: The game tips off at 7pm. Tickets start at $57.09.
Zoom in: The Hornets face the Pistons (No. 1 in the East) and the New York Knicks (No. 3 in the East). The Hornets' regular-season finale is Sunday, April 12, at Madison Square Garden at 6pm.
What we're watching: The Hornets have been on a hot streak since the calendar turned, but their final three games come against the top teams in the East. They lost to the Boston Celtics (No. 2 in the East) on Tuesday, 113-102.
The bottom line: While the Hornets have already clinched a spot in the Play-In Tournament, they're looking to advance to the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
