Can the Suns Outshine the Hornets at Footprint Center?

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at Footprint Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Suns have shown a strong offensive presence in their past games, with a notable victory over the Houston Rockets where they scored 129 points and demonstrated a solid defense by blocking 11 shots. Their efficiency rating of 156 and shooting percentages were impressive: field goals at 57 percent and free throws at 81 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for Phoenix. In their game against the Dallas Mavericks, despite scoring 114 points and having a good night from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 34, they fell short due to defensive lapses that allowed Dallas to score 128 points. The Suns' defensive rating in that game was higher than desired at nearly 128.

The most recent away game against Sacramento Kings exposed some weaknesses as well; although they put up a respectable offensive effort with 105 points, their defense allowed too many easy baskets in paint (58 points) and fast-break opportunities (11 points), leading to a loss with Sacramento scoring an imposing total of 120.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption on home turf where crowd support could play into Phoenix's hands. The team will need to leverage its home-court advantage effectively while focusing on tightening up defensively if they want to secure another win for this season.

Fans can catch all the action on December 30th at Footprint Center or tune into AZFamily network for live coverage starting from local time.