NBA 2022 Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets |
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Venue: |
TD Garden Arena
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Prediction: | Boston Celtics |
Bookmaker: | 1xbet |
With the National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason starting this week, it’s time for teams to do a SWOT analysis and be well-prepared ahead of the main event. The Boston Celtics will host the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason opener on Sunday, Oct. 2, at TD Garden Arena.
The Celtics will be targeting another aggressive campaign this season. Under new coach Imeudoka last season, the Celtics played very well. Initially, they looked out of place at 18-21. However, a solid start in January has put them at the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a strong 51-31 record in the regular season. The Celtics dominated the playoffs and advanced to the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Golden State Warriors 2-4.
The Charlotte Hornets have a lot to do ahead of the upcoming season. Last year, they had another memorable season as Charlotte failed to qualify for the playoffs. The recent time they made the playoffs was in 2016. The Hornets finished the regular season 33-39 in 10th place in the East, but they managed to advance to the playoffs. Charlotte’s journey ended in a 103-132 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Generally, teams try different team combinations and experiments in the preseason to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the winner. Confidence will undoubtedly be high for the Celtics after their success last season.
However, each season brings new challenges. On the other hand, the Hornets will be looking to provide opportunities for young players before the regular season. Predictions and betting platforms favor the Celtics in this NBA preseason matchup.
Team Comparison |
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TEAM | W | L | PCT | HOME | ROAD | EAST | WEST | DIV | PF | PA | STRK |
Boston Celtics | 51 | 31 | .622 | 28-13 | 23-18 | 33-19 | 18-12 | 9-7 | 111.8 | 104.5 | Won 1 |
Charlotte Hornets | 43 | 39 | .524 | 22-19 | 21-20 | 27-25 | 16-14 | 8-8 | 115.3 | 114.9 | Won 3 |
Offensive Stats | ||||||||
TEAM | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | FT% | 3PT% |
Boston Celtics | 111.8 | 46.1 | 24.8 | 7.21 | 5.83 | 46.62 | 81.55 | 35.64 |
Charlotte Hornets | 115.3 | 44.6 | 28.1 | 8.62 | 4.90 | 46.79 | 74.04 | 36.52 |