Hornets Look To End Six-Game Slide
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on Monday evening.

The Hornets (15-29) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last six in a row. This marks their first game of a three-game home stand, and they look to snap a five-game losing streak at home and build on their 7-13 home record. The Hornets average 103.8 points per game, which is second fewest in the league, and they are giving up an average of 110.6 points against. Devonte' Graham leads the Hornets with 18.7 points and 7.7 assists per game. Terry Rozier is averaging 18.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. P.J. Washington has been playing well lately, averaging 12.7 points on 48 percent shooting, including 47.1 percent from long range, 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists, over the last 10 games, while Miles Bridges is averaging 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists, over the last 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Magic (20-23) have dropped their last two in a row, but they have won six of their last 10 games. This marks their sixth and final game of a road trip, where they have gone 2-3, so far and look to build on their 7-15 road record. The Magic are averaging a league-low 103.7 points per game and are shooting 43.2 percent from the field, which is third worst in the league. However, they are holding their opponents to a league-low 104.4 points per game, and they are limiting themselves to a league-low 12.3 turnovers per game. Evan Fournier averages a team-high 18.9 points per game. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.7 points and a team-high 11.2 rebounds per game. Markelle Fultz has been playing well lately, averaging 14.5 points, 5.6 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game, over the last 10 games.
Posted on: 1/19/2020 5:38 PM