# Charlotte Hornets Power Ranking

> Charlotte Hornets rank 3rd in Eastern Conference after hot start.
- Title: Charlotte Hornets Power Ranking · Charlotte Hornets On SI
- Summary: Charlotte Hornets rank 3rd in Eastern Conference after hot start. charlotte hornets, eastern conference, nba · reported by Charlotte Hornets On SI.
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- Source: Charlotte Hornets On SI — https://si.com/nba/hornets/onsi/eastern-conference-power-rankings-where-do-the-charlotte-hornets-land-after-a-hot-start
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:00:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charlotte hornets, eastern conference, nba, power rankings, basketball, horns, si, sports
## New Series Launch
Charlotte Hornets On SI launches weekly Eastern Conference power rankings.
## Weekly Focus
Rankings reflect short-term performance, not NBA standings.
## 15. Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks rank 15th with 23.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 5.3apg, 41.7 3pt%.
## 14. Brooklyn Nets
Nets rank 14th with 21.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.0spg.
## 13. Chicago Bulls
Bulls rank 13th with 22.6 3pt% and 22.3ppg.
## 12. Miami Heat
Heat rank 12th with 28.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 0.3bpg.
## 11. Washington Wizards
Wizards rank 11th with 22.3ppg, 11.3apg, 36.6 fg%.
## 10. Orlando Magic
Magic rank 10th with 21.0ppg, 8.3rpg, 6.3apg.
## 9. Indiana Pacers
Pacers rank 9th with 21.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 9.7apg.
## 8. Charlotte Hornets
Hornets rank 8th with 19.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg.
## 7. New York Knicks
Knicks rank 7th with 22.7ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.7apg.
## 6. Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers rank 6th with 27.0ppg, 7.5rpg, 3.5apg.
## 5. Atlanta Hawks
Hawks rank 5th with 16.3ppg, 7.0rpg, 3.3apg.
## 4. Boston Celtics
Celtics rank 4th with 24.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 9.0apg.
## 3. Toronto Raptors
Raptors rank 3rd with 17.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 4.3apg.
## 2. Philadelphia 76ers
76ers rank 2nd with 28.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.8apg.
## 1. Detroit Pistons
Pistons rank 1st with 21.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 8.0apg.
## Key takeaway

Charlotte Hornets rank 3rd in Eastern Conference power rankings following two wins against winless teams despite injuries.