Hornets’ Five-Game Skid Highlights Offensive, Defensive Woes

The Charlotte Hornets have opened the season in a deep offensive slump, ranking last in the NBA in offensive efficiency and struggling to score consistently. One analysis argues the problem is less a lack of playmaking than poor execution: Charlotte is generating wide-open three-point chances but converting them at a very low rate, making a major trade an ill-advised quick fix. Another argues that getting Coby White back to full health could help the offense, but cautions against rushing his return while he remains limited. The skid has also exposed defensive problems, including a late collapse against Brooklyn in which the Nets shot 61% in the fourth quarter to secure a 114-104 win. A separate opinion blames major roster changes for undermining the momentum Charlotte built last season.