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Hornets Face Thunder: A Tough Road Test
5 Jan
Summary
- Charlotte Hornets (12-23) play OKC Thunder (30-6).
- Thunder lead the Western Conference, Hornets are 12th East.
- Oklahoma City has won the last five matchups against Charlotte.
The Charlotte Hornets, holding a 12-23 record and ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference, are preparing for a challenging road game against the league-leading OKC Thunder. The Thunder boast an impressive 30-6 record and sit atop the Western Conference standings. Charlotte enters this matchup having recently snapped a three-game losing skid with a victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
Historically, the Thunder have held a significant advantage over the Hornets. In their 69 total meetings, Oklahoma City leads the series with a 46-23 record. Notably, the Thunder have won the last five consecutive games against Charlotte, including their most recent encounter on November 15, where they secured a 109-96 win.
This upcoming game is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are heavily favored, entering the contest with a 92.9% win probability according to oddsmakers, underscoring the difficulty of the task ahead for the Hornets.
