NBA Power Rankings: OKC Thunder and peers jockey for position
team. 170. . 34-39. Previous: 20th. Charlotte Hornets. 17
During the four-game win streak of the Hornets, a trio of youngsters stood out as being key to the Hornets success. Specifically:
- Dwayne Bacon averaged 14.75 points, 4.75 rebounds.
- Miles Bridges averaged 14.25 points, 7.5 rebounds
- Willie Hernangomez averaged 10.25 points, 7 rebounds
Witnessing this young group in action their joy of playing is infectious and while players like Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams and Jeremy Lamb were expected to bring the support Kemba Walker required, this offseason might be best served moving the veteran trio to make more room for the youngsters and bolstering the team with another top talent.
Schedule particulars:
Tankathon rank for schedule strength of remaining games: 12th
Games Remaining: 9 | Home: 3 | Road: 6
- Versus top 10 offenses: three
- Versus top 10 defenses: three
- Games facing teams over .500: five
- Last 10 games: 5-5
- Streak: Won three
- Back to back sets: two
Key Stats:
Offensive Rating: 13th (110.3)
Defensive Rating: 22nd111.3)
Net Differential: 20th (-1.1)
Record: 10th in EC
Home: 23-15| Road: 11-24 | Back to back sets: 12
Versus the East: 26-22 | Versus the West: 7-16
Week 23: 3-1: Won vs Wolves, Celtics, @Raptors, lost to 76ers
On tap for week 24: vs. Spurs, @Lakers, @Warriors