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Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles up court against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Denver.

Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles up court against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Denver.

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Feb 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets win a second game in a row?

Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) looks to make a play as Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) defends during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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A career night for Tidjane Salaun in the win.

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Another ankle injury has sidelined LaMelo Ball.

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Who will take home the rubber match between the Hornets and Raptors?

Kon Knueppel will look to add another good performance to his exceptional rookie season.

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It will take a lot, as Charlotte once again faces major injury problems

Dec 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives past New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Ball finished with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.

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How does the staff at Charlotte Hornets on SI see tonight's matchup playing out?

Nov 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives past New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets give one of the top teams in the East a run for their money?

Dec 1, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks to pass the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and center Nic Claxton (33) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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It was the Michael Porter Jr show tonight in Brooklyn.

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Can the Charlotte Hornets run their winning streak to three in a row?

Oct 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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The Hornets can win their third contest in a row tonight.

Nov 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) handles the ball defended by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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It's also the Hornets first winning streak of the 2025-26 season.

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How does our staff see tonight's game between Toronto and Charlotte playing out?

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Previewing tonight's contest between Charlotte and Toronto.

Nov 28, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Brandon Miller's 27 points helped lead the Hornets to victory on Friday night.

Oct 15, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) passes the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Chicago.

Nov 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) in a time out during the first half against the New York Knicks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Charlotte is looking to end its seven-game losing streak.

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Charlotte had no answers for New York, losing by nearly 30 in an uncompetitive contest.

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Score predictions for tonight's matchup between the Knicks and the Hornets.

Oct 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) drives over Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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A look at the first five on the floor for the Hornets.

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Previewing tonight's matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks.

Nov 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives for the basket during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets snap their five-game losing streak?

Mar 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks during second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets get back on track against a division foe?

Nov 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks to pass as he is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Harden's 55 were the eighth most ever by a player against the Hornets.