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Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers: NBA 2K18 prediction

By Giovanni Spillman

CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 8: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers on April 8, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 8: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers on April 8, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Charlotte Hornets look to end the season on a high note with a win over the Indiana Pacers after falling to them last time out.

After a dominating victory over Orlando on Friday, the Charlotte Hornets looked to finish their season strong but ultimately fell to the Pacers at home on Sunday. The team has one more chance tonight, to finish the season strong and to get pay-back against Indiana.

In the previous three games, rookie stand-out Malik Monk has dominating, while averaging twenty-three points per game. In the final game of the season, it can be expected that Monk will get more playing time tonight, after almost making a last-minute comeback against the Pacers on Sunday.

In Sunday’s game, the bench staged a comeback against Indiana and came close enough to make it a four-point game. In the last moments of the game, Monk was fouled while taking a three, and he made all three of this free-throws in crunch time. Monk has proved that he can handle pressure when the game is on the line.

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It can also be noted, that in recent games, Kemba Walker has not been scoring as much as fans are accustomed to. The reason can only be because Walker has been trying to get his teammates more involved. In the three previous games, Walker has averaged only 11.3 points per game, which has been allowing other teammates to have huge games.

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 final outing over the Indiana Pacers. In this game, the team rallies to end the season with a blow-out.

*3-3 All-Time NBA 2k Predictions this season

Hornets- 131 Pacers- 106

Game Leaders

Points

Malik Monk- 34 (6 threes)
Frank Kaminsky– 24
Jeremy Lamb– 20

Rebounds

Dwight Howard– 16
Willy Hernangomez– 12
Nicolas Batum– 8

Assists

Nicolas Batum– 9
Kemba Walker- 6
Jeremy Lamb- 4

Other Team Stat Predictions

Shot percentage- 55%
Bench Points- 72
Rebounds- 53
Steals- 12
Turnovers- 9

Prediction Thoughts

Based on this predictions, the Hornets will get to finish their season strong with a win over the Indiana Pacers. It can also be predicted that Malik Monk will have another breakout game while scoring a new career high in points in a game.

This game will also feature Frank Kaminsky having another great game, and continuing to help the bench dominate the Pacers. Kaminsky has made strides this season, and he looks to continue this in the final game of the season.

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With the bench still limited because of injuries, it can be expected that Willy Hernangomez, Monk, Jeremy Lamb, Frank Kaminsky, Julyan Stone, and possibly Marcus Paige will be coming off the bench. This bench unit/combination has been highly offensively efficient for the Hornets in recent games.

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