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October Game by Game Predictions for the Charlotte Hornets

By Christian Candeloro

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 16: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up the court against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Spectrum Center on October 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 16: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up the court against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Spectrum Center on October 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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October 30th – Sacramento Kings

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Tempting as it may be to look on the calendar and see the Kings as a relief, you’d be mistaken to assume the Kings are a pushover. No, the Kings can’t match the firepower that the Clippers and Lakers possess, but Sacramento has a plethora of playmakers.

It all starts with electric guard De’Aaron Fox, who averaged 17.3 points a game in his second NBA season.

Desperate to not leave California winless, the Hornets will need to prioritize beating the Kings in the penultimate game of the West Coast road trip. Charlotte will face Golden State a few nights later, leaving no room for error.

With his team needing a win, Rozier steps up in a big way with his breakout game as a Hornet. Rozier drops 39 points and adds nine assists in what we’ll look back on as his best game of the season.

Sadly for the Hornets and their fans, the Kings are a potential playoff team in the Western Conference and take advantage of the Hornets’ lack of depth to pull out a nailbiter in overtime.

Final Score: Kings 109 Hornets 107 F/OT (Record 1-4)

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