The 1992-93 season was a historic turning point for the Charlotte Hornets, as the franchise achieved its first winning record of 44-38 and secured its inaugural playoff berth. The team was powered by the arrival of rookie center Alonzo Mourning, who joined forces with reigning Rookie of the Year Larry Johnson and point guard Muggsy Bogues to form one of the most exciting young cores in the NBA. A major highlight of the season was the team's first-round playoff upset of the Boston Celtics, punctuated by Mourning's dramatic series-winning jumper in Game 4. Though they eventually fell to the New York Knicks in the Conference Semifinals, the season solidified the Hornets as a rising powerhouse and a fan favorite, leading the league in home attendance at the Charlotte Coliseum. The second overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, Alonzo Mourning was a dominant center for the Charlotte Hornets who earned two All-Star selections and remains the franchise's all-time leader in blocked shots.