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Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls: NBA 2K19 prediction

By Giovanni Spillman

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 3: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on April 3, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 3: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on April 3, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Charlotte Hornets look to have a bounce-back game at home, following a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

After a terrible loss in Chicago on Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets look to turn things around at home against the Bulls. The Hornets are currently (2-3), and the team looks to even their record out with a win over an injured Bulls team (1-3). The Hornets will need to limit turnovers and pick up their rebounding numbers; just as fellow Swarm and Sting writer Elijah Edwards, stated in his game preview.

Something that stood out in the loss to Chicago, was the perimeter shooting of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. This former Wildcat out of Kentucky had not hit a three since the 2016-2017 season; not to mention, he even made two in the same game. Perhaps Kidd-Gilchrist has found his role on the team for now; that is being a key role player off the bench.

The Hornets will need to limit the perimeter shooting of the Bulls tonight. In the previous game, the Bulls were able to knock down ten threes; with Cameron Payne making seven of them. It is also essential for Charlotte lock-in defensively against Zach LaVine, as he was able to drop thirty-two points on the team.

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NBA 2K19 Predicts the Final Score

In this NBA 2K19 matchup that was simulated in MyLeague, using the “Start Today” option, the Hornets looked to have a better second outing against the Chicago Bulls. This game featured a high scoring game that eventually led to a Hornets’ victory. Kemba Walker scored over thirty points in this game, while Willy Hernangomez took advantage of an injured Bulls’ frontcourt in a double-double fashion.

*0-1 All-Time NBA 2k Predictions this season

*4-3 All-Time NBA 2k Predictions last season

Hornets- 117 Bulls-106

Game Leaders

Point Leaders:

Kemba Walker- 31

Willy Hernangomez- 23

Jeremy Lamb– 20

Rebound Leaders:

Willy Hernangomez-14

Cody Zeller– 8

Marvin Williams– 8

Assist Leaders:

Nicolas Batum-8

Tony Parker– 7

Kemba Walker- 6

Other Team Stat Predictions:

Shot percentage- 51%
Bench Points- 44
Rebounds- 52
Steals- 9
Turnovers- 8

Prediction Thoughts

Based on this prediction by NBA 2k, the Hornets look to have a good game as they return home to Charlotte. This game features Willy Hernangomez dominating off the bench, and Kemba Walker dicing up the Bulls’ defense. The Bulls will be without Bobby Portis tonight, as they lost him to a knee injury; this opens up many opportunities for paint scoring and can help the Hornets improve their rebounding numbers.

In order for this win to happen, the Hornets must also score quickly, and look to lock-down Zack Lavine and Cameron Payne. The bench will have an important role tonight because it is important to keep the team’s starters fresh. With Portis out for tonight, Chicago will be even more limited to who they can go to off the bench. In the end, the Hornets should look to not spend all night with this game, because they must fly to Philadelphia tomorrow to play the 76ers.

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