San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs (27-37) are positioned 4th in the South-east division and 12th in the Western Conference. In their most recent game against the Mavericks, the Spurs secured a 10-point victory with a final score of 126-116. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 32 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan each contributed 18 points off the bench. 

The Spurs have improved their pace and offensive rhythm, allowing them to capitalize on fast breaks and score in transition.Bismack Biyombo size, mobility, and shooting range allow him to create mismatches against Hornets defenders. The Spurs excel at creating open shots through unselfish passing. 

Against the Hornets, the Spurs might leverage their offensive rhythm to exploit lapses in defensive rotations, especially when the Hornets struggle to defend the three-point line. With athletic players, the Spurs aim to capitalize on turnovers and missed shots to score in transition, taking advantage of the Hornets' occasional slow transition defense. 

Defensively, the Spurs prioritize limiting the impact of the Hornets' primary scorers, like LaMelo Ball. This might include traps or physical defense in the paint. They are averaging 113.8 points per game, shoot 46.6% from the field (ranking 15th in the league), and 35% from the arc. Their rebounds per game average is 44.2.

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Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets (16-49) are positioned 4th in the South-east division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. In their most recent game against the Hawks, the Hornets suffered a 13-point loss, with a final score of 110-123. Miles Bridges recorded 31 points and 11 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball contributed 25 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who currently hold the second-to-last position in the East. 

The Hornets will focus on pushing the pace against the Spurs. Utilizing LaMelo Ball’s playmaking in fast breaks can help exploit the Spurs' transition defense and create scoring opportunities. Effective perimeter shooting, specifically strong three-point shooting, can help the Hornets spread the floor and counter the Spurs' interior defense, opening lanes for drives and kick-outs. 

LaMelo Ball is an integral to Charlotte’s offense, as his playmaking and shooting can keep the Spurs' defense stretched, preventing them from focusing solely on the interior. Defensively, the Hornets will attempt to limit De’Aaron Fox’s touches near the basket by applying pressure on the ball and trying to force turnovers.

The Hornets on average score 105.4 points per game. They shoot 42.5% from the field and are ranked 30th in the league, and 33.6% from the arc and are ranked 28th in the league. Their rebounds per game are 45.7, and they are ranked 6th in the season.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis

This year, the Hornets have a 3-3-0 record against the spread. In three of their last six games, the total points scored exceeded 226.5. Additionally, the Hornets have lost both games in which they entered as a moneyline underdog with odds of +350 or higher. Conversely, the Spurs have a 3-2 record against the spread in their last five games this season. The last two games of the Spurs have seen combined scores over 213.5 points. 

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