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Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Posted May 14, 2026
Spectrum Center Named Finalist For 2026 Sports Facility Of The Year
Spectrum Center’s recent transformation is earning recognition on the national stage. The home of the Charlotte Hornets has been named a finalist for the Sports Business Journal’s 2026 Sports Facility of the Year award - one of the sports and entertainment industry’s highest honors. The Sports Facility of the Year award recognizes excellence in venue design, functionality and overall guest experience across both new construction projects and renovated arenas. Spectrum Center joins an elite group of nominees that includes Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles), Lindner Family Tennis Center (Cincinnati), MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, N.J.), Petco Park (San Diego) and Progressive Field (Cleveland).
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Ball Saves Season With Game-Winning Layup, Hornets Top Miami In Play-In Thriller
Though it took one of the wildest and most heart-pounding finishes imaginable, the Charlotte Hornets found a way to edge out the Miami Heat, 127-126, in overtime in Tuesday night’s 9/10 Eastern Conference Play-In Game in front of a raucous Spectrum Center crowd. Now, they’re just one victory away from snapping the NBA’s longest active playoff drought.

May 2026