The Washington Wizards (2-5) will be hosting the Charlotte Hornets (2-5) in a home game at Capital One Arena.
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The Washington Wizards (2-5) will be hosting the Charlotte Hornets (2-5) in a home game at Capital One Arena. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, November 10, 2023. This game will also mark the second encounter between both teams this season.
On Wednesday, the Wizards got a 132-116 victory over the Hornets. Kyle Kuzma was at the forefront of the Wizards’ attack, posting an impressive 33 points, while LaMelo Ball from the other end came up with 34 points for the Hornets.
The Wizards, grappling with defensive challenges this season and allowing a league-worst 126.9 points per game, have heavily relied on their offense, ranking fifth-best with 119.3 points per game. Their struggles extend to rebounding, ranking last in boards (39 per game) and third-worst in rebounds allowed (47.6 per contest). However, they shine in playmaking, delivering 28.6 assists per game, placing them fourth-best in the NBA.
Washington leads the league with an impressive 17 forced turnovers per game, showcasing a potent defensive game. On the flip side, they find themselves in the middle of the pack, ranking 17th, with 14.3 turnovers committed per contest. In three-point shooting, the Wizards hold the 11th spot, making 13 threes per game, while their shooting percentage from beyond the arc places them 15th at 36.3%.
In the scoring department, the Hornets sit at ninth place in the NBA, averaging 116.3 points per game. However, defensively, they face challenges, ranking third-worst by conceding 123.1 points per game. Their rebounding performance positions them 18th with 43.7 grabs and 10th with 43.1 boards allowed per game. Playmaking-wise, Charlotte secures the 16th spot with 25.4 assists per game.
In the turnover game, Charlotte finds itself in the 20th spot, committing 14.7 per game, while they rank 15th in turnovers forced at 14.1 in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets face challenges, being the lowest in the league for 3-pointers made with 8.7 per game and the third-worst with a 30.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
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