Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics NBA Cup score predictions, Digi Mart USA News: Tonight’s game is the latest matchup between the student and the master, Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee and Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. The two teams are heading in different directions.
The Hornets enter the game with a 3-6 record after losing five straight, and they have the worst offense in the NBA. The Celtics have a 6-2 record and sit near the top of the Eastern Conference.
Staff writers see little path to an upset for Charlotte. Kon Knueppel is out again, and Coby White has yet to get going in limited action.
Brandon Miller can score 35 points in some games, but he often struggles from the floor in between.
Boston is one of the NBA’s best teams, while Charlotte is among the league’s weakest. The Hornets have had trouble scoring and preventing opponents from scoring, and the defense has struggled late in games.
Charlotte also let a chance to beat Brooklyn slip away on Wednesday by failing to get enough stops in the fourth quarter.
Charlotte is also dealing with injuries. Moussa Diabaté and Dennis Schröder are questionable, and Coby White is still working his way back after missing the first couple of weeks.
Grayson Allen and Naz Reid will need strong nights on both ends of the floor for the Hornets to keep the game competitive.
The Hornets should be able to stay close for a while, especially at home. However, unless Charlotte improves its defense and avoids the long stretches where things go wrong, the Celtics are expected to take control in the second half.
Boston is ranked eighth on offense and 10th on defense, and the Hornets are without several players, including Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams.
