The Charlotte Hornets’ night off on Sunday gave the players and staff free time to watch Super Bowl LX. It’s unclear who among them did, but the Seattle Seahawks successful run to the title could provide the Hornets with the inspiration on how to translate their current success into sustained competitiveness.
Re-establishing their identity
The Seahawks accomplished a Super Bowl feat not seen since the 2020 NFL season — holding an opponent to fewer than 20 points in the championship game. The contest was a brutal defensive battle in the first three quarters, as they held the New England Patriots scoreless entering the final period.