Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Golden State Warriors
10:30 p.m., Oracle Arena, Oakland, Calif.
TV: Fox Sports Southeast Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.
Projected Starters
Hornets | Warriors | |||||
Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | |
G K. Walker | 18.8 | 4.3 | G S. Curry | 30.5 | 5.7 | |
TBD |
| G K. Thompson | 19.9 | 3.6 | ||
F P. Hairston | 5.8 | 2.5 | F B. Rush | 4.8 | 2.9 | |
F M. Williams | 9.5 | 6.8 | F D. Green | 14.6 | 9.1 | |
C C. Zeller | 8.8 | 3.7 | C A. Bogut | 5.8 | 7.2 | |
Matchup to Watch
Stephen Curry vs. Kemba Walker: The reigning NBA most valuable player, Curry often plays his best against his hometown team, whether in Charlotte or Oakland. The question is whether he’ll have to sit out with a bruised left shin.
Observations
▪ The Warriors gave up all of a 26-point lead Saturday, but they beat the Denver Nuggets in overtime to extend a 34-game regular-season home winning streak.
▪ Warriors forward Draymond Green finished the Nuggets game with 29 points, 17 rebounds, 14 assists and four steals. His six triple-doubles this season leads the NBA.
Tap-ins
▪ Hornets guard Nic Batum missed Saturday’s home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis of a badly sprained right second toe.
▪ Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who has missed time after complications from back surgery, may soon return to the bench.
Did you know?
The Warriors’ winning percentage in 2015 – .857 (72-12) – was second-best in NBA history.
Rick Bonnell
This story was originally published January 3, 2016 at 5:04 PM with the headline "Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Golden State Warriors."