The Charlotte Hornets face a significant setback with the absence of Miles Bridges, their second-leading scorer, due to a bone bruise in his right knee. The team confirmed that he will be sidelined for at least two weeks, missing a minimum of seven games.

Bridges sustained the injury during a recent game against the Detroit Pistons, where he had an impressive performance with 27 points. This injury adds to the Hornets' woes as they also deal with injuries to centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards, contributing to their 3-5 record this season.