The Charlotte Hornets look to continue their road trip hot after defeating the defending world champions. Can they keep up this type of intensity and consistency?
After a huge win over the Golden State Warriors, and a career night for Dwight Howard; the Charlotte Hornets look to continue this intensity and get a second straight road win. In recent weeks, the Hornets have had poor bench play, and almost no defensive intensity at all. That all changed when they came out motivated to take on the defending champs after losing the first matchup at the Spectrum Center last November. The Hornets defense proved to have improved, by only allowing the Warriors to make eight three-pointers. The Hornets must continue this style of defense against a strong Clippers team.
NBA 2k18 Predicts the Final Score
In this NBA 2k18 matchup that was simulated in Season mode using the “Start Today” option, the Hornets looked to have a good outing and had big games from Batum and Walker against a plummeting, but strong Clippers team.
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Hornets- 116 Clippers- 115
Kemba Walker: 26 PTS 5 AST 3 STL
Dwight Howard: 19 PTS 15 REB 2 BLK
Nicolas Batum: 23 PTS 10 REB 8 AST
Frank Kaminsky: 8 PTS 2 REB 3 AST
Marvin Williams: 8 PTS 4 REB 2 AST
Jeremy Lamb: 11 PTS 2 REB 3 AST
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: 9 PTS 7 REB 3 AST
Michael Carter-Williams: 4 PTS 1 REB 3 AST
Malik Monk: 5 PTS 2 REB
Treveon Graham: 4 PTS 1 REB
Johnny O’Bryant: 2 PTS 6 REB
Key Team Stats
Field Goals- 42/88 (48%)
Three-pointers- 11/30 (37%)
Points in the paint- 42
Bench Points- 34
Rebounds- 48
Steals- 8
Blocks- 4
Time of Possession- 23:26
Prediction Thoughts
This prediction came as no surprise when the game was simulated. The Hornets have already claimed a victory over the Clippers earlier in the season. The Hornets must win the battle in the paint, and win in the rebound category. Coach Silas must make sure the Hornets do not allow too many second-chance points.
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Position Match-up to watch
In this game, the position to watch will be the five spot. The center position features two of the best rebounders in the NBA. The one who will dictate the outcome of the game will be the one who wins their battle in the paint. Dwight Howard has been hot in recent games, but he must continue this steak against an elite DeAndre Jordan.