| 1998–99 Charlotte Hornets season | |
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| Head coach | Dave Cowens (15 games) Paul Silas (35 games) |
| Owner(s) | George Shinn |
| Arena | Charlotte Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 26–24 (.520) |
| Place | Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 9th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | SportSouth, WJZY |
| Radio | WBT |
| Charlotte Hornets seasons | |
| < 1997–98 | 1999–00 > |
The 1998–99 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's eleventh season in the National Basketball Association. The Hornets finished the season, which was shortened due to a lockout, with a 26–24 record record. After a disappointing 4–11 start to the season, head coach Dave Cowens was replaced by Paul Silas, who led the team ta a 22–13 record to end the season. Despite this, The Hornets failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1995–96 season. The Hornets finished sixth the NBA in attendance for the season.
| Central Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div |
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| y-Indiana Pacers | 33 | 17 | .660 | – | 18–7 | 15–10 | 15–7 |
| x-Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 19 | .620 | 2 | 16–9 | 15–10 | 15–8 |
| x-Detroit Pistons | 29 | 21 | .580 | 4 | 17–8 | 12–13 | 13–8 |
| x-Milwaukee Bucks | 28 | 22 | .560 | 5 | 17–8 | 11–14 | 13–11 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 24 | .520 | 7 | 16–9 | 10–15 | 12–10 |
| Toronto Raptors | 23 | 27 | .460 | 10 | 14–11 | 9–16 | 9–14 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 22 | 28 | .440 | 11 | 15–10 | 7–18 | 9–13 |
| Chicago Bulls | 13 | 37 | .260 | 20 | 8–17 | 5–20 | 4–19 |
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