The Hornets' young core is playing better than anyone in the league at the moment.

The last time the Miami Heat played a meaningful game against the Charlotte Hornets? You would have to go all the way back to the 2016 playoffs and Dwyane Wade vs. Purple Shirt Guy.

As the Charlotte Hornets ride a six-game winning streak into Friday night’s game against the Miami Heat, forward Brandon Miller says a shift in mindset, and strong support inside the Spectrum Center,

The Hornets won their fifth consecutive game, all by at least 15 points, with a 117-90 home victory over Dallas Tuesday.

Honestly, there are a lot of people who are responsible for the turnaround. It starts at the top with ownership. Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin weren’t just giving the fans lip service when they said they want the Hornets to be the premier franchise in the NBA.

In memory of one of America’s most legendary directors, who was brutally murdered last year along with his wife, the Carolina Theatre plays to honor Rob Reiner, following what would have been his 79th birthday. On March 7, the theatre will host a double feature of two of his most beloved movies: “Stand by Me” and “When Harry Met Sally.”

The Hornets have hit an area of the power rankings we never imagined possible.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh to discuss the Charlotte Hornets’ potential for a playoff run and which team in the East they would match up best with. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.