Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards 5/16/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Capital One Arena to close the season against the Washington Wizards. The Charlotte Hornets are 33-38 on the year after losing 4 of the last 5 games, but will make the bubble. The Hornets off a 113-90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last game out. Lonzo Ball lead the way for the Hornets with 18 points and 7 assists, while Bismack Biyombo added 13 points in the losing effort.

The Hornets have been a mediocre defensive team on the year ranking 11th in the NBA allowing 111.24 points on 46.73% from the floor. The Hornets have faltered as of late defensively, while allowing 114.8 points per game over the last 5 games.

The Washington Wizards have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA pouring it on down the stretch to make the playoffs via the bubble. The Hornets have won 16 fo the last 22 to make the bubble. The Wizards are off a 120-105 win against the Cavaliers to lock up a playoff birth. Russell Westbrook lead the way with 21 points 17 assists and 12 rebounds. Davis Bertans added 17 points.

The biggest struggle for the Wizards on the year has been the defense, as the Wizards are the worst defensive team in the NBA allowing 118.59 points on 47.17% shooting from the floor. The Wizard defense has faltered as of late allowing 121 points per game over the last 10 games, but the offense picked up the slack scoring 127.4 points per game in that 10 game stretch.