The 1998-99 Charlotte Hornets navigated a challenging NBA season shortened to 50 games due to a lockout. Coached by Dave Cowens, the team finished with a 26-24 record, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference. Key players included Glen Rice, who was traded mid-season, and Eddie Jones, acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers, who became a standout performer. The Hornets’ roster also featured Anthony Mason and Derrick Coleman, providing a solid veteran presence.
Despite a competitive roster, the Hornets faced stiff competition in the playoffs, where they were matched against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. The series saw Charlotte exit early, losing 3-1 to Allen Iverson and the 76ers. Despite the early playoff exit, the season was notable for showcasing Eddie Jones’ defensive prowess and the team’s potential, setting the foundation for future seasons. The 1998-99 campaign remains a transitional period for the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 26-24
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Eddie Jones | 30 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 35.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elden Campbell | 32 | 15.3 | 9.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| J.R. Reid | 16 | 15.2 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bobby Phills | 43 | 14.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 39.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Wesley | 50 | 14.1 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 35.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Coleman | 37 | 13.1 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 21.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Brown | 48 | 8.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 37.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brad Miller | 38 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chuck Person | 50 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 35.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| B.J. Armstrong | 10 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 75.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eldridge Recasner | 44 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ricky Davis | 46 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Shackleford | 32 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Corey Beck | 16 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Travis Williams | 8 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Willie Burton | 3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Wolf | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Charlotte Hornets 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 78-66 | |
| Feb 06, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-107 | |
| Feb 08, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-91 | |
| Feb 10, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 87-77 | |
| Feb 11, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-88 | |
| Feb 16, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-88 | |
| Feb 17, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 96-87 | |
| Feb 19, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-95 | |
| Feb 24, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 91-83 | |
| Feb 26, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-95 | |
| Feb 27, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 94-77 | |
| Mar 01, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 91-88 | |
| Mar 03, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 93-76 | |
| Mar 04, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-82 | |
| Mar 05, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | L 86-85 | |
| Mar 09, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-87 | |
| Mar 10, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 85-70 | |
| Mar 12, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 92-83 | |
| Mar 14, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-86 | |
| Mar 15, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-82 | |
| Mar 17, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 119-111 | |
| Mar 19, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 83-82 | |
| Mar 21, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-87 | |
| Mar 23, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 86-78 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-81 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 90-82 | |
| Mar 28, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-84 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-99 | |
| Mar 31, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-94 | |
| Apr 02, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 87-81 | |
| Apr 04, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 85-83 | |
| Apr 05, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 77-71 | |
| Apr 07, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 106-82 | |
| Apr 09, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 90-88 | |
| Apr 10, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 92-90 | |
| Apr 12, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 92-86 | |
| Apr 14, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 83-79 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-94 | |
| Apr 17, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-82 | |
| Apr 19, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 120-113 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 88-85 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-105 | |
| Apr 24, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 97-82 | |
| Apr 26, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | L 91-84 | |
| Apr 27, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 108-98 | |
| Apr 29, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-110 | |
| Apr 30, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 92-88 | |
| May 02, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-93 | |
| May 04, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-110 | |
| May 05, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 133-129 |