Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Charlotte Hornets (6-9) will host the Orlando Magic (10-7) on Monday at the Spectrum Center.
The Magic recently triumphed over the Lakers with a narrow 119-118 victory. In that game, Orlando recorded a field goal percentage of 47.3% (43 of 91) and successfully made 15 out of 40 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 18 of 21 shots, achieving an impressive 85.7% accuracy. The team gathered 48 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and provided 31 assists while forcing the Lakers into 10 turnovers and making 8 steals. Defensively, the Magic struggled a bit, allowing Los Angeles to shoot 50.6% (44 of 87) from the field. The Lakers managed to dish out 21 assists and made 4 steals in return. They completed 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks, while converting 17 of 26 free throws (65.4%). The Magic ended the game with 25 fouls compared to the Lakers’ 15.
Franz Wagner stood out as a key player in this match, boasting a shooting percentage of 50.0%. He contributed significantly with 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists over 39 minutes of play, achieving 13 of 26 from the field.
Entering this matchup, the Magic hold a record of 10-7 this season. They average 106.8 points per game, ranking 28th in the league, while hitting 44.6% from the field. Orlando’s three-point shooting sits at 30.9% (201 out of 650) and their free-throw percentage is at 78.7%. The team collects 42.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 418 assists this season, placing them 10th in the NBA for assists. However, they average 14.8 turnovers and commit 19.9 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Magic force 16.1 turnovers per contest and draw 21.6 fouls. They limit opponents to a 36.6% three-point shooting rate and hold the NBA’s best defensive record, allowing only 103.2 points per game. Their overall field goal percentage against is 45.2% (633 of 1,399), and they concede 42.3 rebounds per game. They rank 17th in assists allowed with 395 given up so far this season.
In their previous game, the Hornets secured a close win against the Pistons, finishing 123-121. Charlotte gathered a total of 43 rebounds, including 32 defensive boards and 11 offensive ones. The team turned the ball over 16 times but managed to force 12 steals. The Pistons committed 23 fouls, which allowed the Hornets to attempt 21 free throws, successfully making 15 for a 71.4% success rate. Charlotte was effective beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 44 attempts (45.5%) and closing out the game with a field goal percentage of 47.3% (44 of 93). On the defensive end, the Hornets allowed the Pistons to shoot 42.4% (42 of 99) overall, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4% (17 of 48). They finished at the line with 20 of 25 free throws made (80.0%) and allowed 56 rebounds to Detroit.
Brandon Miller emerged as a vital player for the Hornets, scoring 38 points with a shooting rate of 57.7% (15 of 26). He added 7 rebounds and 4 assists in his 42 minutes on the court.
This season, the Hornets hold a record of 6-9. They average 21.5 fouls per game while connecting on 78.8% of free throws. The team’s assist average stands at 23.5 per game (26th in the league), with 16.2 turnovers per game. Charlotte has scored a total of 1,651 points this season, averaging 110.1 points per game, and records 45.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 43.4% from the field, ranking 29th in the NBA.
On defense, the Hornets rank 20th in the league for points allowed per game at 114.5. They force 13.7 turnovers and their opponents shoot 47.2% against them (21st in the NBA). Charlotte’s opponents have a three-point shooting accuracy of 35.4% (201 of 568) and a free-throw percentage of 77.2%. The team allows 27.1 assists and 42.8 rebounds per game, which ranks them 22nd and 11th in the league, respectively.
Free Prediction: Bet on Orlando (-5.5)
