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Will Spectrum Center Witness a Hornets Surge Against Thunder?

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Hornets have struggled with consistency, as evidenced by their recent performances. In their last game against the Boston Celtics, despite putting up 104 points and maintaining a competitive edge with fast break points (14) and points in paint (48), they fell short by 14 points.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBRUARY 2:  Ousmane Dieng #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game  on February 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The trend of high-scoring affairs continued for Charlotte in their matchup with the LA Clippers. They managed an impressive 118 points, showcasing their ability to keep pace offensively. Their three-point shooting was notable at 44 percent, contributing significantly to their total score.


However, defensive woes have been a recurring theme for the Hornets. In both games mentioned above, they allowed over 120 points against them – an area that will need tightening up if they are to challenge teams like Oklahoma City Thunder effectively.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBUARY 2:  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket during the game on February 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for improvement and perhaps an upset victory at home. The Spectrum Center has seen its share of excitement this season; however, it's clear that fans are craving more wins on home turf.


With tip-off scheduled for April 7th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, fans can catch all the action on BSSE or BSOK networks. Will this be the game where we see a shift in momentum for our beloved Hornets? Only time will tell as we look forward to what promises to be an engaging contest between two determined teams.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBUARY 2:  Vasilije Micic #29 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket during the game  on February 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
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