01Where the edges are
Hornets edges
- On defenseCharlotte's defense defends without fouling (4th) against a Phoenix offense that rarely gets to the line (28th).
- On offenseCharlotte's offense crashes the offensive glass (4th) against a Phoenix defense that gives up second chances (27th).
Suns edges
- On defensePhoenix's defense forces turnovers (3rd) against a Charlotte offense that turns it over (24th).
Using last season's numbers until both teams have played 10 games this season. Rosters may have changed.
02Tale of the tape
| CHA | Rank | Stat | Rank | PHX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.3 | 5th | Offensive rating | 16th | 116.5 |
| 115.3 | 13th | Defensive rating | 10th | 115.0 |
| +5.0 | 8th | Net rating | 15th | +1.5 |
| 96.1 | 26th | Pace | 24th | 96.3 |
| 55.2 | 12th | Effective FG % | 19th | 53.7 |
| 12.8 | 24th | Turnover % | 12th | 12.0 |
| 30.5 | 4th | Offensive rebound % | 7th | 28.9 |
| 20.0 | 18th | Free throw rate | 28th | 17.6 |
| 54.0 | 7th | Opponent eFG % | 10th | 54.1 |
| 11.2 | 22nd | Forced turnover % | 3rd | 13.9 |
| 76.6 | 3rd | Defensive rebound % | 27th | 71.9 |
| 18.6 | 4th | Opponent FT rate | 22nd | 21.7 |
Game plan
03Form and season series
Hornets
- L
- W
- W
- L
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- L
Suns
- L
- L
- L
- L
- W
- L
- W
- L
- W
- L
