Hornets vs Warriors
Wed, Dec 31
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(11 - 21)
125
-
132
Warriors
Warriors
(17 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 30 | 34 | 36 | 25 | 125 |
| Warriors | 30 | 39 | 29 | 34 | 132 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandon Miller
CHA | #24 | F
33
2
2
Stephen Curry
GSW | #30 | G
26
2
4
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 69% chance of winning the game
The Warriors enter Charlotte with superior defensive metrics and recent momentum, while the Hornets face significant frontcourt injury issues.
Key Analysis
- • Charlotte is missing key interior size with Mason Plumlee and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner confirmed out, leaving them vulnerable in the paint.
- • Golden State boasts the league's 6th-ranked defense (113.1 PPG allowed), significantly outperforming Charlotte's 21st-ranked unit (118.5 PPG allowed).
- • Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 28.8 PPG and tops the NBA in three-pointers, presenting a difficult matchup for Charlotte's perimeter defense.
- • The Warriors have won 6 of their last 10 games, including a recent double-digit victory over Brooklyn, establishing better rhythm than the struggling Hornets.
- • Golden State ranks 1st in the NBA for three-pointers made per game (15.7), slightly edging out Charlotte's 5th-ranked perimeter attack.
- • To pull off the upset, the Hornets need LaMelo Ball and rookie Kon Knueppel to dominate the three-point shootout and overcome their rebounding disadvantage.
