Hornets vs Trail Blazers
Sat, Feb 28
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(29 - 31)
109
-
93
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(29 - 31)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 29 | 22 | 23 | 35 | 109 |
| Trail Blazers | 17 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 93 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandon Miller
CHA | #24 | F
26
8
2
Jrue Holiday
POR | #5 | G
25
5
4
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 74% chance of winning the game
With Portland missing key scorers and Charlotte surging on a three-game win streak, the healthy Hornets are poised to dominate at home.
Key Analysis
- • Portland is missing key offensive production with Shaedon Sharpe out and leading scorer Deni Avdija listed as doubtful.
- • Charlotte boasts a significant health advantage, featuring a full core rotation while Portland deals with multiple injuries to starters.
- • The Hornets are elite from deep, averaging 15.9 made three-pointers per game (2nd in the NBA), which exploits Portland's perimeter defense.
- • Charlotte enters the game with strong momentum, having won three consecutive games and covered the spread in five straight.
- • Portland's defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing over 118 points per game, which bodes poorly against Charlotte's top-12 offense.
- • Portland must force turnovers and rely on Jerami Grant's scoring to overcome their significant roster deficits.