The Hornets were 9 games in and down 7 rotation players the other night, including 3 starters. The NBA had to pass rules to prevent too many guys sitting out. Name an NFL team that hasn't had major injuries this season. Our football team has been depleted by injuries. That is sports these days. Quality depth is as, or more, important as top-end talent. Every team deals with it, we just use it as an excuse because we suck, so we don't acknowledge that everyone else is dealing with the same thing. The good teams still find a way to win.