Hornets vs Wizards
Tue, Dec 23
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(9 - 20)
126
-
109
Wizards
Wizards
(5 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 24 | 38 | 30 | 34 | 126 |
| Wizards | 31 | 34 | 25 | 19 | 109 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
23
2
9
CJ McCollum
WAS | #3 | G
14
6
4
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Hornets are poised to exploit the league's worst defense at home, having already decimated the Wizards by 26 points earlier this season.
Key Analysis
- • LaMelo Ball is probable to play and will attack a Washington defense that surrenders a league-high 126.1 points per game.
- • Charlotte's rookie Kon Knueppel and star Brandon Miller create a scoring trio that Washington's depleted wing rotation cannot contain.
- • The Wizards have a dismal -13.4 point differential, which is significantly worse than Charlotte's -4.1 mark.
- • Charlotte holds a massive psychological advantage after a dominant 139-113 victory in their only previous meeting this season.
- • Washington struggles mightily on the road with a 3-12 record compared to Charlotte's more respectable 6-8 home standing.
- • The Wizards must slow down the pace and limit transition opportunities to prevent another blowout loss.
