Hornets vs. Thunder preview: The Hornets' physical fitness is worrying in back-to-back games, and it is not easy to stop the Thunder Cavaliers.
6686 Sports News on November 15th The NBA regular season will continue tomorrow. The Hornets, who are fighting back-to-back games, will play against the Thunder at home.
The Hornets ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference with 4 wins and 8 losses, averaging 118.9 points per game and conceding 121.4 points per game. The home team has a record of 3 wins and 3 losses.
The Thunder ranked first in the Western Conference with 12 wins and 1 loss, averaging 122.5 points per game and conceding 107 points per game. The visiting team had a record of 6 wins and 1 loss.
The Thunder easily defeated the Lakers 121-92 in the last game. Alexander scored 30 points in regular operations, Isaiah Joe hit 4 three-pointers and scored 21 points, AJ Mitchell 14 points, Hatten and Holmgren both scored 11 points, and Caruso and Dieng both scored 10 points.
Alexander averaged 32.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game this season, Holmgren averaged 18.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, AJ Mitchell averaged 16.9 points, Isaiah Joe averaged 16.3 points, Aaron Wiggins averaged 14.8 points, and Hatten averaged 12.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.
The Hornets' last game was a 134-147 loss to the Bucks in an overtime today. Bridges and Kniper both scored 32 points. Ball, the third uncle who returned to the game, contributed 16 points and 10 assists. Diabate had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Sexton had 14 points and Zion James had 12 points.
Bridges averaged 22.7 points, 7.2 rebounds per game, 22.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game in three games, Knipel averaged 17.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, Sexton averaged 15.6 points and 5.2 assists per game, and Diabate averaged 10.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
As of press time, the Hornets injury list has not been updated, but it is certain that Miller, Josh Green, and Gerwig will be absent. Jaylen Williams and Aaron Wiggins of the Thunder will be absent, and Dort is doubtful.
The Thunder's performance in the new season is very outstanding, ranking 4th in the league in points per game, 1st in points allowed per game, 12th in the league in 13.6 three-pointers per game, and 1st in the league in interceptions per game and backcourt rebounds.
The Hornets are a team with good offense but sparse defense. They rank 12th in the league in points scored per game, 24th in the league in points allowed per game, and 14.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 7th in the league.
There is a big gap in strength between the two teams. The Hornets fought back-to-back and had played in an overtime before. They also have physical disadvantages. It is not easy for the Hornets to stop the Thunder Cavaliers in this game.
