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Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns: preview and win probability

Charlotte Hornets visit Phoenix Suns. Hornets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Suns are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

Tip Off Live ratings give the edge to Suns: about 50% to win, with a projected score of Charlotte Hornets 114, Phoenix Suns 114. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. The series is even, and the average margin has been 3 points in favor of Hornets.

On the injury report, Mark Williams (PHX) and Kylan Boswell (CHA) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Hornets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Suns.
  • Watch the rotation: 2 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 2: PHX 107, CHA 127
  • Mar 8: CHA 99, PHX 111
  • Jan 12: CHA 113, PHX 120
  • Jan 7: PHX 104, CHA 115

Injury report

Charlotte Hornets
  • Kylan Boswell Out · back Nov 2
  • Coby White Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Kon Knueppel Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Grant Williams Day to day · back Oct 23
Phoenix Suns
  • Mark Williams Out · back Feb 3
  • Luke Kennard Day to day · back Oct 24
  • Oso Ighodaro Day to day · back Oct 24

Win probability

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Projected score: Hornets 114, Suns 114

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CHAPHX
Record1-00-1
Last 5LWWLWLLLLL
Points per game11083
Allowed per game103124
Days of rest––
Rating16031506

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