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Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Phoenix
By The Associated Press
Charlotte Hornets (32-32, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns
(36-27, seventh in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hits the road against Phoenix aiming to prolong its
10-game road winning streak.
The Suns are 21-13 in home games. Phoenix is 7-7 in games decided by 3 points
or fewer.
The Hornets are 18-15 in road games. Charlotte is fifth in the Eastern
Conference allowing only 112.5 points while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting.
The Suns average 14.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 more made shots
on average than the 12.8 per game the Hornets give up. The Hornets average 5.0
more points per game (116.2) than the Suns give up to opponents (111.2).
TOP PERFORMERS: Devin Booker is averaging 24.8 points and six assists for the
Suns. Collin Gillespie is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the
Hornets. LaMelo Ball is averaging 4.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 104.2 points, 46.1 rebounds, 23.8 assists,
8.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their
opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.
Hornets: 7-3, averaging 118.1 points, 48.1 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.1 steals
and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents
have averaged 105.0 points.
INJURIES: Suns: Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Mark
Williams: out (foot).
Hornets: Tidjane Salaun: day to day (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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