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Charlotte Hornets Set to Host Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to welcome the Washington Wizards to the Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent upswing. The Hornets have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few games, but they managed a thrilling victory against the Boston Celtics in overtime with a score of 121-118. This win showcased Charlotte's resilience and ability to close out tight games, as they overcame an 18-point lead by the Celtics.


CHARLOTTE, NC -OCTOBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 29, 2022 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Hornets' performance has been characterized by strong offensive outings, particularly in points from fast breaks and points in paint. In their game against Boston, they scored 60 points in paint and added another 24 from fast breaks. Their free throw accuracy was also impressive at 94 percent. However, defensive challenges were evident as they allowed 118 points against them.


In contrast, when facing off against the New York Knicks, despite a solid shooting percentage of nearly 49 percent from the field and an impressive three-point shooting performance at nearly 49 percent as well, Charlotte fell short with a final score of 108-122. The defense struggled again here as they failed to lead at any point during this game.


Against Milwaukee Bucks earlier on, Charlotte's issues were more pronounced with only a shooting percentage of around 41 percent from the field and being outscored significantly leading to a loss with a scoreline of 99-130.


The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on court. The home advantage may play into Charlotte's hands; however, consistency will be key for them if they wish to secure another win before their home crowd.


Fans can catch all the action live on November 23rd at Spectrum Center or tune into BSSE network channel number 649 for coverage starting at tip-off time which is yet to be announced officially.

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