Hornets to Test Their Mettle at Paycom Center Against Oklahoma City Thunder

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center, fans can expect a game where recent trends and statistics will play a critical role. The Hornets have shown fluctuating performance in their past games, with their latest match against the Denver Nuggets ending in a close 95-102 loss. Despite this defeat, there were positive takeaways for the team, including a strong bench contribution of 45 points and an impressive free throw percentage of 83.

The Hornets' resilience was evident as they led for nearly half of the game's duration against Denver and managed to draw more fouls than their opponents. However, turnovers continue to be an area of concern; they recorded 18 against the Nuggets which contributed to their loss.

In contrast, during their encounter with Indiana Pacers, despite scoring a solid 113 points and maintaining an efficient field goal percentage of around 47 percent, defensive lapses allowed Pacers to secure a high-scoring win at 144-113. This highlighted that while offense is not lacking for Charlotte, defense needs tightening up.

Their game against Toronto Raptors also showcased similar patterns – decent offensive output with 99 points but ultimately falling short by allowing Raptors to score 114 points. The Hornets did manage an impressive free throw accuracy rate of 100 percent during this matchup.

As we look ahead to the upcoming game at Paycom Center on February 3rd at local time (1:00 AM UTC), it's clear that if Charlotte aims for victory away from home soil, minimizing turnovers and strengthening defense will be key factors. Fans can catch all the action on BSSE network channel number 649 or visit Paycom Center in Oklahoma City if they wish to support their team live from stands.