The 1999-00 Charlotte Hornets finished the NBA season with a 49-33 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Under the leadership of head coach Paul Silas, the team was competitive throughout the season, showcasing a balanced roster.
Jamal Mashburn emerged as a key player, leading the team in scoring and providing offensive versatility. The Hornets’ success was also fueled by the defensive prowess of P.J. Brown and the playmaking abilities of point guard David Wesley. The team’s depth was evident, with Elden Campbell and Derrick Coleman contributing significantly in the frontcourt.
In the playoffs, the Hornets faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. Despite their strong regular season, the Hornets were eliminated in four games, losing the series 3-1. The season highlighted the potential of the Hornets’ core, setting a foundation for future campaigns.
- Regular Season Record: 49-33
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-3
Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Eddie Jones | 72 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 37.5 | 4 | 17.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 34.6 |
| Derrick Coleman | 74 | 16.7 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 36.2 | 4 | 20.3 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 31.3 |
| David Wesley | 82 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 35.5 | 4 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Bobby Phills | 28 | 13.6 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 33.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elden Campbell | 78 | 12.7 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 4 | 14.3 | 8.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Mason | 82 | 11.6 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4 | 12.5 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brad Miller | 55 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Eddie Robinson | 67 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Baron Davis | 82 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 22.5 | 4 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| Ricky Davis | 48 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Brown | 33 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Todd Fuller | 41 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dale Ellis | 24 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eldridge Recasner | 7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Hawkins | 12 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Miskiri | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derek Hood | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Charlotte Hornets in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the first round of the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a strong effort, the Hornets were unable to advance, losing the series 3-1. Their performance highlighted both the team's resilience and the individual prowess of players like Eddie Jones and David Wesley, but ultimately fell short against Allen Iverson's Sixers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-82 | |
| Apr 24, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-98 | |
| Apr 28, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 81-76 | |
| May 01, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-99 |
Charlotte Hornets 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-86 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 98-89 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-100 | |
| Nov 07, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 109-99 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-111 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 96-92 | |
| Nov 13, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-79 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-98 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 104-99 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-92 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-96 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 89-73 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 118-85 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-89 | |
| Dec 01, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-90 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 113-94 | |
| Dec 05, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-81 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-106 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 106-99 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-84 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-98 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-86 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | W 106-89 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-109 | |
| Dec 23, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 110-106 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-96 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-104 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-99 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 86-80 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 118-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-83 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 97-92 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 137-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-79 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 115-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-100 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-96 | |
| Jan 25, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 110-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-102 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-79 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-83 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-96 | |
| Feb 05, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 110-102 | |
| Feb 07, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-85 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-93 | |
| Feb 16, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-85 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-87 | |
| Feb 20, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | L 85-80 | |
| Feb 22, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 102-97 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 72-70 | |
| Feb 26, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-93 | |
| Feb 28, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 84-81 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-87 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 89-87 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 102-99 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-101 | |
| Mar 15, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 77-74 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 118-99 | |
| Mar 18, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 113-99 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 119-103 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-84 | |
| Mar 25, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 86-70 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-91 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 110-101 | |
| Apr 01, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 90-87 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 112-105 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 76-70 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 97-82 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-80 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-105 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 119-87 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-106 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 105-102 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-88 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 83-73 |