Hornets Face Trail Blazers Amid 3-Game Winning Streak

On Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets will face the Portland Trail Blazers in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams hold a record of 29-31, placing them ninth and tenth in their respective conferences. This game will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 1 p.m. EST.

Current Performance and Trends

The Hornets come into this game riding a three-game winning streak. They have compiled a record of 12-16 in home games this season. Leading the NBA in offensive rebounds, Charlotte averages 12.7 per game, with Moussa Diabate contributing significantly at 3.7 offensive boards.

The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, hold a record of 13-16 on the road. They average 16.6 turnovers every game. Interestingly, Portland is 11-7 when committing fewer turnovers than their opponents.

Shooting Statistics

• The Hornets average 15.9 three-pointers made per game, surpassing the Trail Blazers’ defensive average of 13.1.
• Portland averages 14.4 three-pointers made per game, slightly higher than the 13.0 that Charlotte allows.

Key Players

Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball is an essential player, shooting at 40.3% and averaging 19.4 points per game. Kon Knueppel has also been impressive, averaging 22.7 points over the last ten games.

Deni Avdija stands out for the Trail Blazers, scoring an impressive 24.4 points per game while pulling down 7.0 rebounds. Meanwhile, Toumani Camara has been active, averaging 2.8 three-pointers made in his last ten games.

Recent Game Insights

• In their last ten games, the Hornets have a record of 7-3, averaging 115.8 points, with a shooting percentage of 44.8%.
• The Trail Blazers have fared slightly worse at 6-4, averaging 119.8 points with a shooting percentage of 47.4%.

Injury Reports

A few players are dealing with injuries ahead of the matchup:

• Hornets: Liam McNeeley is day-to-day due to an ankle injury.
• Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija is day-to-day (back), Shaedon Sharpe is out (calf), Damian Lillard is out for the season (Achilles), and Donovan Clingan is day-to-day (illness).

This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter between two evenly matched sides both vying for playoff positioning. Fans will be eager to see if the Hornets can extend their winning streak against the Blazers.