Charlotte Hornets 1992-93 Roster and Stats

The 1992-93 Charlotte Hornets season marked a significant milestone in the franchise’s history as they made their first-ever NBA playoff appearance. Under the leadership of head coach Allan Bristow, the Hornets finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. The team was anchored by the dynamic duo of Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning, with Johnson averaging 22.1 points per game and Mourning adding 21.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

In the playoffs, the Hornets faced the Boston Celtics in the first round. They triumphed in the best-of-five series, 3-1, marking their first playoff series win. However, their postseason run was halted in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the New York Knicks, who defeated them 4-1. Despite the loss, the season was a breakthrough, setting the stage for the Hornets’ future successes in the NBA.

Regular Season Record: 44-38
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4

Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 1992-93 Season

POINTS

Larry Johnson

22.1

REBOUNDS

Larry Johnson

10.5

ASSISTS

Muggsy Bogues

8.8

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Larry Johnson	82	22.1	10.5	4.3	0.6	0.3	25.3	9	19.8	6.9	3.3	0.6	0.2	25.0
Alonzo Mourning	78	21.0	10.3	1.0	0.3	3.5	0.0	9	23.8	9.9	1.4	0.7	3.4	0.0
Kendall Gill	69	16.9	4.9	3.9	1.4	0.5	27.4	9	17.3	5.1	2.9	2.3	0.7	16.7
Dell Curry	80	15.3	3.6	2.3	1.1	0.3	40.1	9	11.0	3.6	2.0	1.4	0.0	28.6
Johnny Newman	64	11.9	2.2	1.8	0.7	0.3	26.7	9	7.6	2.1	2.0	1.1	0.1	20.0
Muggsy Bogues	81	10.0	3.7	8.8	2.0	0.1	22.2	9	9.8	4.0	7.8	2.7	0.0	0.0
J.R. Reid	17	7.5	4.1	1.4	0.6	0.3	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Kenny Gattison	75	6.8	4.7	0.9	0.6	0.7	0.0	9	5.9	4.3	1.2	0.6	0.1	0.0
David Wingate	72	6.1	2.4	2.5	0.9	0.1	16.7	9	2.1	1.3	1.7	0.4	0.1	0.0
Tony Bennett	75	3.7	0.8	1.8	0.4	0.0	32.5	8	3.8	1.1	1.6	0.3	0.1	50.0
Mike Gminski	34	2.7	2.5	0.2	0.0	0.3	0.0	2	1.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tom Hammonds	19	2.3	1.6	0.4	0.0	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Kevin Lynch	40	2.2	0.9	0.6	0.3	0.2	0.0	1	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Sidney Green	24	1.7	2.0	0.2	0.0	0.1	0.0	9	1.7	3.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0
Lorenzo Williams	2	1.0	4.5	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Charlotte Hornets in the 1993 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics

In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets made a dramatic entrance by defeating the Boston Celtics in the first round. Led by the dynamic duo of Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson, the Hornets clinched the series 3-1, highlighted by Mourning's iconic buzzer-beater in Game 4. This victory marked the franchise's first-ever playoff series win, signaling the emergence of a promising young team in the NBA landscape.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 29, 1993	@ Boston Celtics	L 112-101	Alonzo Mourning (30 pts)
May 01, 1993	@ Boston Celtics	W 99-98	Larry Johnson (23 pts)
May 03, 1993	vs. Boston Celtics	W 119-89	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
May 05, 1993	vs. Boston Celtics	W 104-103	Alonzo Mourning (33 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. New York Knicks

In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets made their first-ever postseason appearance, reaching the second round after a thrilling first-round victory over the Boston Celtics. However, their playoff run was halted by the New York Knicks, who defeated them in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in a convincing 4-1 series. Despite the loss, the series marked a significant milestone for the young franchise, showcasing the talents of stars like Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 09, 1993	@ New York Knicks	L 111-95	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
May 12, 1993	@ New York Knicks	L 105-101	Alonzo Mourning (24 pts)
May 14, 1993	vs. New York Knicks	W 110-106	Alonzo Mourning (34 pts)
May 16, 1993	vs. New York Knicks	L 94-92	Larry Johnson (24 pts)
May 18, 1993	@ New York Knicks	L 105-101	Kendall Gill (26 pts)

Charlotte Hornets 1992-93 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1992-93 season for the Charlotte Hornets.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Nov 06, 1992	vs. Washington Bullets	W 126-119	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
Nov 08, 1992	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 127-107	Johnny Newman (24 pts)
Nov 10, 1992	@ Orlando Magic	W 112-108	Johnny Newman (23 pts)
Nov 11, 1992	vs. Boston Celtics	L 109-99	Johnny Newman (24 pts)
Nov 13, 1992	@ Indiana Pacers	L 110-109	Kendall Gill (19 pts)
Nov 14, 1992	vs. Miami Heat	L 104-95	Kendall Gill (23 pts)
Nov 17, 1992	vs. Dallas Mavericks	W 134-111	Larry Johnson (21 pts)
Nov 20, 1992	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 117-110	Alonzo Mourning (34 pts)
Nov 21, 1992	@ Miami Heat	W 123-111	Dell Curry (27 pts)
Nov 24, 1992	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 127-119	David Wingate (23 pts)
Nov 25, 1992	@ Detroit Pistons	W 101-97	Dell Curry (26 pts)
Nov 27, 1992	@ Boston Celtics	L 111-102	Dell Curry (20 pts)
Nov 28, 1992	vs. Indiana Pacers	L 134-122	Alonzo Mourning (30 pts)
Dec 01, 1992	@ Phoenix Suns	L 109-90	Larry Johnson (27 pts)
Dec 02, 1992	@ Golden State Warriors	W 111-110	Larry Johnson (36 pts)
Dec 04, 1992	@ Sacramento Kings	W 112-111	Larry Johnson (27 pts)
Dec 05, 1992	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 119-109	Larry Johnson (28 pts)
Dec 09, 1992	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 110-101	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
Dec 10, 1992	@ New York Knicks	W 110-103	Larry Johnson (28 pts)
Dec 12, 1992	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 109-100	Alonzo Mourning (20 pts)
Dec 15, 1992	@ Chicago Bulls	L 125-110	Dell Curry (26 pts)
Dec 16, 1992	vs. Utah Jazz	L 93-91	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
Dec 19, 1992	@ Washington Bullets	W 126-117	Larry Johnson (26 pts)
Dec 22, 1992	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 130-114	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
Dec 23, 1992	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 107-95	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
Dec 28, 1992	@ New Jersey Nets	L 104-103	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
Dec 29, 1992	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 114-103	Johnny Newman (28 pts)
Jan 02, 1993	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 118-117	Larry Johnson (32 pts)
Jan 05, 1993	vs. Boston Celtics	L 107-103	Larry Johnson (27 pts)
Jan 08, 1993	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 115-101	Kendall Gill (24 pts)
Jan 11, 1993	@ Dallas Mavericks	W 132-113	Larry Johnson (24 pts)
Jan 14, 1993	@ Houston Rockets	L 114-102	Dell Curry (21 pts)
Jan 16, 1993	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 124-111	Alonzo Mourning (24 pts)
Jan 19, 1993	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 102-100	Larry Johnson (32 pts)
Jan 20, 1993	@ New York Knicks	L 114-91	Larry Johnson (19 pts)
Jan 22, 1993	@ Chicago Bulls	W 105-97	Alonzo Mourning (19 pts)
Jan 24, 1993	vs. Indiana Pacers	L 112-105	Alonzo Mourning (30 pts)
Jan 27, 1993	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 117-107	Alonzo Mourning (23 pts)
Jan 29, 1993	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 123-108	Alonzo Mourning (23 pts)
Jan 30, 1993	@ Washington Bullets	W 127-121	Dell Curry (33 pts)
Feb 01, 1993	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 112-100	Alonzo Mourning (19 pts)
Feb 03, 1993	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 129-118	Alonzo Mourning (29 pts)
Feb 05, 1993	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 118-111	Larry Johnson (30 pts)
Feb 09, 1993	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	L 107-103	Larry Johnson (29 pts)
Feb 11, 1993	vs. Orlando Magic	W 116-107	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
Feb 12, 1993	@ Miami Heat	W 116-107	Larry Johnson (30 pts)
Feb 14, 1993	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 117-107	Kendall Gill (27 pts)
Feb 15, 1993	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 128-122	Alonzo Mourning (29 pts)
Feb 17, 1993	vs. New York Knicks	L 124-116	Alonzo Mourning (35 pts)
Feb 23, 1993	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 104-95	Larry Johnson (17 pts)
Feb 25, 1993	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 111-104	Larry Johnson (28 pts)
Feb 26, 1993	@ Indiana Pacers	L 137-105	Larry Johnson (19 pts)
Feb 28, 1993	@ Denver Nuggets	L 110-103	Alonzo Mourning (24 pts)
Mar 01, 1993	@ Utah Jazz	W 110-107	Larry Johnson (28 pts)
Mar 04, 1993	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 138-112	Larry Johnson (24 pts)
Mar 05, 1993	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 94-92	Larry Johnson (28 pts)
Mar 07, 1993	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 105-101	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
Mar 09, 1993	vs. Washington Bullets	W 124-104	Larry Johnson (23 pts)
Mar 11, 1993	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 118-99	Larry Johnson (21 pts)
Mar 12, 1993	@ Chicago Bulls	L 123-108	Alonzo Mourning (25 pts)
Mar 14, 1993	@ Boston Celtics	W 96-93	Alonzo Mourning (25 pts)
Mar 16, 1993	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 122-107	Alonzo Mourning (23 pts)
Mar 18, 1993	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 113-85	Alonzo Mourning (23 pts)
Mar 19, 1993	@ Indiana Pacers	L 112-108	Alonzo Mourning (37 pts)
Mar 21, 1993	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 99-95	Alonzo Mourning (24 pts)
Mar 23, 1993	vs. Houston Rockets	L 111-103	Kendall Gill (21 pts)
Mar 24, 1993	@ New Jersey Nets	L 118-116	Alonzo Mourning (28 pts)
Mar 26, 1993	@ Detroit Pistons	L 115-107	Alonzo Mourning (23 pts)
Mar 28, 1993	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	L 121-114	Larry Johnson (27 pts)
Mar 30, 1993	vs. Miami Heat	L 116-89	Alonzo Mourning (22 pts)
Apr 01, 1993	@ Orlando Magic	W 102-93	Alonzo Mourning (30 pts)
Apr 02, 1993	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 114-113	Larry Johnson (26 pts)
Apr 07, 1993	vs. Orlando Magic	L 109-96	Alonzo Mourning (21 pts)
Apr 09, 1993	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 122-113	Alonzo Mourning (33 pts)
Apr 10, 1993	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 118-105	Alonzo Mourning (26 pts)
Apr 12, 1993	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 120-101	Larry Johnson (34 pts)
Apr 14, 1993	vs. New York Knicks	L 111-107	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)
Apr 16, 1993	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 127-93	Alonzo Mourning (36 pts)
Apr 17, 1993	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 110-107	Larry Johnson (23 pts)
Apr 21, 1993	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 119-111	Johnny Newman (30 pts)
Apr 23, 1993	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 104-103	Larry Johnson (31 pts)
Apr 24, 1993	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 108-106	Alonzo Mourning (27 pts)

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