Golden State Warriors: Keys to victory against the Charlotte Hornets

By CJ Evans | Nov 3, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets drives towards the basket on Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 26, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Golden State Warriors need complimentary scoring

The Hornets boast one of the deepest teams in the league with Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, former Warrior Kelly Oubre, Ish Smith, Cody Martin, Terry Rozier and the previously mentioned LaMelo Ball. Therefore if the Warriors are to win this game, they need to have balanced scoring to help out Stephen Curry,

Charlotte lead the NBA in scoring, averaging over 118 points a game led by the impressive Miles Bridges, who is averaging around 25 points per game. As for the Warriors, they rank just outside the top ten in 11th, averaging pretty much 111 points per game.

Therefore the Warriors will need the likes of Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Damion Lee and Otto Porter to contribute significantly on Wednesday night if they are to match the scoring output of the Hornets. All four are capable of knocking down the deep-shoot, all four are good at scoring in the mid-range and at the rim.

Whatever it takes Steph Curry will need some help, even if it just taking some attention away from him.

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