- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Thursday, the Spectrum Center will host a thrilling showdown as the Charlotte Hornets (40-36) aim to take down the Phoenix Suns (42-34).
In their latest outing, the Suns faced the Magic, suffering a narrow defeat, ending the game at 115-111. The Suns recorded 17 fouls, while the Magic totaled 15. From three-point land, Phoenix managed to convert 10 of 29 attempts. Conversely, Orlando excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 35 of 41 shots for an impressive 85.4%. The Magic secured 30 rebounds (8 offensive, 22 defensive) and tallied 4 blocks. They contributed 19 assists and made 8 steals throughout the match. Defensively, the Suns allowed a shooting percentage of 44.3% (35 of 79) and dished out 22 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and earning 8 steals themselves. They grabbed a total of 48 rebounds, including 18 on the offensive end, and scored 27 out of 35 free throws for a shooting percentage of 77.1%. The Suns finished the game with a FG percentage of 39.8% (35 of 88) and made 14 of their 46 three-point attempts.
Devin Booker significantly contributed to the game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 50% from the field and 7 assists. He played 36 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and scored a total of 34 points on 8 of 16 shooting.
Phoenix heads into this matchup boasting a record of 42-34 this season. The team averages 112.9 points per game (25th in the league) while achieving a field goal percentage of 45.4%. The Suns have a three-point shooting success of 36.2% (1,133 of 3,130) and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Team-wise, they average 43.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,897 assists, ranking 25th in the league for playmaking. They turn the ball over 14.4 times a contest and commit an average of 20.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Suns create 16.4 turnovers each game while allowing 18.9 fouls. They rank sixth in the league for the number of assists they concede, totaling 1,893 for the season. Their defensive unit allows a field goal percentage of 47.1% (3,049 of 6,474) and collects 43.7 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc, while the Suns rank sixth in the league for points allowed per game at 111.1.
In their last game, the Hornets celebrated a convincing victory over the Nets with a final score of 117-86. They allowed Brooklyn to grab a total of 37 rebounds (8 offensive). From the three-point range, Charlotte struggled, hitting just 20.0% (7 of 35) and finishing at 23 of 27 from the free-throw line (85.2%). The Hornets permitted the Nets to shoot 38.4% from the field, completing 28 of their 73 attempts. Charlotte, however, shot effectively, going 41 for 87 (47.1%) from the field and hitting 12 out of 39 attempts from long range (30.8%). They achieved a stellar free-throw shooting percentage of 92.0%, converting 23 of 25 attempts. Brooklyn recorded 19 fouls, sending Charlotte to the free-throw line 25 times. The Nets had 14 turnovers while the Hornets gathered a total of 35 rebounds (24 defensive and 11 offensive).
Brandon Miller made a noticeable impact in the Hornets’ win, connecting on 7 of 13 attempts for an impressive 53.8% shooting, alongside 1 rebound. In his 29 minutes on the court, Miller racked up 25 points and handed out 3 assists.
Charlotte holds a current record of 40-36. The Hornets average 19.2 personal fouls per game and succeed with 81.7% from the free-throw line. They complete 26.4 assists per game (14th in the NBA) while turning the ball over 15.5 times. They’ve amassed a total of 8,823 points this season, averaging 116.1 points per game, with an impressive 46.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 46.0% from the field, ranking 25th in the league.
On the defensive end, Charlotte gives up 35.8% from three-point range (967 of 2,702) and allows opponents to convert 80.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 26.0 assists and an impressive 39.1 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 1st, respectively. The Hornets rank 8th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 111.4 while forcing 12.6 turnovers nightly, allowing shooting efficiency of 46.7% from the floor (10th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Bet on Phoenix
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