The Charlotte Hornets are all prepared to host Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, March 8 at the Spectrum Center. All eyes will be on Hornets star performer LaMelo Ball, whether he starts for them against the Nets or not.
Will LaMelo Ball feature against Brooklyn Nets?
LaMelo Ball has been the shining light for a below average Charlotte Hornets team this season. They currently have a record of 14-48 and are placed 14th in the Eastern Conference. Ball has averaged 25.8 points per game this season.
LaMelo Ball will suit up against the Nets as he is not listed on the injury report. In the last 20 games that Ball has featured in, he has averaged 22.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists.
But, the Hornets have a long list of injured players which include Grant Williams (ACL), Tre Mann (back) and Brandon Miller (wrist) are all out of the ongoing season. Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been sidelined and Mark Williams (foot) has been listed as day-to-day.
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
On the other hand, the Nets are navigating through their own injury woes. De'Anthony Melton (ACL) and Cameron Johnson (knee) are out, while Noah Clowney (ankle) has been listed as day-to-day. Despite their below par record of 21-41, the team has persistent with their performances led by Nic Claxton and Keon Johnson. Both of them have been key players for the Nets.
The Hornets are currently ranked 28th in the league in scoring (105.4 points per game) and are 14th in points allowed (113.1 per game). The -483 scoring differential shows the uphill task they have on their hands while facing a confident Nets team. Miles Bridges have been standout with his performances this season as he averages 23.8 points and 8.5 rebounds in the last 20 games. The team heavily relies on Ball to step up and deliver as standout performance.
When and where to watch Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets clash?
The tip-off time for Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets clash is 6 pm ET. The match will be broadcast live on FDSSE, YES and Fubo TV app.