Cavs vs. Charlotte Hornets

Much improved over last year's team that went 33-49 and missed the playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets stand to not only make the playoffs but also get home court advantage in the first round. In one stretch, the Hornets Charlotte sports the league's third-best record in the league over a nearly 20-game stretch, going 15-4 in that span to rank behind only the league's best teams, the Spurs and Warriors. Should be a tough battle today at the Q when the two teams play each other at 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33. (Niesel)