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The Hornets are riding high off of two straight blowout wins (albeit against each conference's basement dweller) and 8 wins in their last 10 games. Now they stare down a seven game stand at home, where they've played very well this season. Can they virtually guarantee themselves a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 6-1 or 7-0 run?

PLUS

• A full preview of Friday night's matchup with the Indiana Pacers with Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows
• A look at what has rocketed Kemba Walker from All Star snub to top NBA guard