Here's something you probably didn't see coming: The Charlotte Hornets are one of the hottest teams of the new year, even after losing Kemba Walker, while the Washington Wizards are suddenly facing chemistry issues. Or, as coach Randy Wittman put it: "We don't play hard anymore." Charlotte's hot January carried over into Groundhog Day on Monday night with a 92-88 win over the Wizards. Al Jefferson had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won six of eight to work themselves into playoff position in the perpetually middling Eastern Conference. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400579011
