Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The game against the Hornets might be the first this season where the Philadelphia 76ers enter with a clean bill of health. Can Nick Nurse finally showcase the full potential of his star-studded, and most importantly, healthy trio?
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets are still struggling due to LaMelo Ball's injury. They have secured just one win in their last ten outings, with their offence coming to a standstill. During this stretch, the Hornets are managing only 99.4 points per game. Strangely enough, their defence has been quite respectable. They concede slightly over 112 points on average, and in their previous game, they even kept the Chicago Bulls, who typically average nearly 119 per game this season, to just 109 points.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers also ranks as one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league. Their offence sits second to last, averaging merely 105.3 points per game. Leading scorer Joel Embiid has returned from injury but hasn't yet found his form, scoring only around 20 points. Unsurprisingly, in this scenario, Nick Nurse is prioritising defence. Currently, their defence ranks ninth in the league, conceding just 110.6 points per game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
We can expect a clash between two teams grappling with significant offensive challenges, yet both exhibit confidence in their defensive play. What to expect from this encounter? Our choice leans towards a total under 214.5 points.
