Warriors vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2024

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Warriors (38-34) are five games above .500 on the road and are clinging to a one-game lead over Houston for tenth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, Golden State raced out to a 16-point lead after one quarter and held on late for a 101-93 road victory against Orlando. 

Andrew Wiggins led five Golden State players in double figures with 23 points (8-17 FG) and six rebounds. All-Star G Steph Curry added 17 points (6-18 FG) and ten assists for the Warriors, who outrebounded the Magic by a 52-39 margin.

The Charlotte Hornets have dropped 24 of their first 34 home games and have been eliminated from postseason contention. The Hornets (18-54) rank 27th in the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 116.8 points per game. On Wednesday, Charlotte shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field during a 118-111 home victory versus Cleveland.

Charlotte rookie F Brandon Miller nailed a career-best seven three-pointers and finished with a game-high 31 points. Miles Bridges and Tre Mann chipped in 17 points apiece on a combined 13-for-24 from the field. Grant Williams added 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists off the bench for the Hornets.