The 2001-02 Charlotte Hornets’ season marked their final chapter in Charlotte before relocating to New Orleans. Under head coach Paul Silas, the team finished with a 44-38 record, securing the 4th spot in the Central Division and the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Key players included Baron Davis, who led the team in scoring and assists, and Jamal Mashburn, who provided significant offensive support. The Hornets demonstrated solid defensive capabilities, ranking 6th in the league for points allowed per game.
In the playoffs, the Hornets managed to sweep the Orlando Magic in the first round, showcasing their depth and resilience. However, their postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they succumbed to the New Jersey Nets in five games. The 2001-02 season was a bittersweet end to the Hornets’ original tenure in Charlotte, as they prepared for their relocation and transformation into the New Orleans Hornets.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jamal Mashburn | 40 | 21.5 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 36.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baron Davis | 82 | 18.1 | 4.3 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 35.6 | 9 | 22.6 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 33.9 |
| David Wesley | 67 | 14.2 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 33.2 | 9 | 15.8 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 44.7 |
| Elden Campbell | 77 | 13.9 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 9 | 13.6 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| Lee Nailon | 79 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 50.2 | 9 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Magloire | 82 | 8.5 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 12.3 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| P.J. Brown | 80 | 8.4 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Stacey Augmon | 77 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 9 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| George Lynch | 45 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 9 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 33.3 |
| Robert Traylor | 61 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 100.0 | 8 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Bryce Drew | 61 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 42.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Bullard | 31 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 28.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kirk Haston | 15 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jérôme Moïso | 15 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eldridge Recasner | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 2002 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2002 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets faced off against the Orlando Magic. Displaying a blend of tenacious defense and balanced scoring, the Hornets managed to win the series 3-1. Baron Davis was instrumental in leading the team, showcasing his playmaking and scoring ability, which helped propel Charlotte into the second round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 80-79 | |
| Apr 23, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 111-103 | |
| Apr 27, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | W 110-100 | |
| Apr 30, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-85 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. New Jersey Nets
In the 2002 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals but were overpowered by the New Jersey Nets. Despite a valiant effort, the Hornets fell in five games, with Baron Davis's dynamic performances unable to overcome the Nets' balanced attack led by Jason Kidd. This marked the Hornets' final playoff run before their relocation to New Orleans.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-93 | |
| May 07, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-88 | |
| May 09, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 115-97 | |
| May 12, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 89-79 | |
| May 15, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-95 |
Charlotte Hornets 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-94 | |
| Nov 02, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-93 | |
| Nov 03, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-85 | |
| Nov 06, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-92 | |
| Nov 08, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 105-95 | |
| Nov 10, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 89-85 | |
| Nov 14, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-86 | |
| Nov 16, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-87 | |
| Nov 17, 2001 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-87 | |
| Nov 20, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 21, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 89-78 | |
| Nov 23, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 109-99 | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-101 | |
| Nov 28, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-96 | |
| Nov 30, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 110-105 | |
| Dec 01, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 93-81 | |
| Dec 04, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-100 | |
| Dec 06, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-89 | |
| Dec 07, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 106-89 | |
| Dec 09, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 89-78 | |
| Dec 11, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 99-96 | |
| Dec 13, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-90 | |
| Dec 15, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 106-97 | |
| Dec 18, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | L 100-95 | |
| Dec 19, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-85 | |
| Dec 21, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 94-89 | |
| Dec 22, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-88 | |
| Dec 26, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-93 | |
| Dec 28, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-89 | |
| Dec 29, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-90 | |
| Jan 03, 2002 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 114-102 | |
| Jan 05, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 89-80 | |
| Jan 07, 2002 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 94-80 | |
| Jan 09, 2002 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-87 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 92-91 | |
| Jan 12, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-76 | |
| Jan 15, 2002 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 94-86 | |
| Jan 17, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-88 | |
| Jan 19, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 91-89 | |
| Jan 21, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | W 111-68 | |
| Jan 23, 2002 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 90-81 | |
| Jan 26, 2002 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 111-104 | |
| Jan 29, 2002 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 78-73 | |
| Feb 01, 2002 | @ Houston Rockets | W 73-72 | |
| Feb 03, 2002 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 97-79 | |
| Feb 05, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 82-79 | |
| Feb 07, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-93 | |
| Feb 13, 2002 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 113-91 | |
| Feb 15, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 116-106 | |
| Feb 17, 2002 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 92-78 | |
| Feb 18, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-92 | |
| Feb 20, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 78-77 | |
| Feb 22, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-94 | |
| Feb 24, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 25, 2002 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 97-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 104-85 | |
| Mar 01, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | W 100-87 | |
| Mar 03, 2002 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 83-81 | |
| Mar 07, 2002 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-89 | |
| Mar 08, 2002 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-87 | |
| Mar 10, 2002 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 88-82 | |
| Mar 12, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-66 | |
| Mar 14, 2002 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-82 | |
| Mar 16, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 87-76 | |
| Mar 18, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-110 | |
| Mar 20, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 94-88 | |
| Mar 22, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | W 106-92 | |
| Mar 24, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 99-84 | |
| Mar 27, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-104 | |
| Mar 29, 2002 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 92-87 | |
| Mar 30, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-85 | |
| Apr 02, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-85 | |
| Apr 03, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 97-91 | |
| Apr 06, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 93-86 | |
| Apr 09, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 84-80 | |
| Apr 10, 2002 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 101-95 | |
| Apr 12, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-100 | |
| Apr 14, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | W 88-81 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 112-106 |