Durant makes his debut with the Suns!

Charlotte are second to last in the Eastern Conference but have won five straight. But now a top team travels to North Carolina in Phoenix.

The visitors are in fourth place in the West and recently signed an NBA superstar in Kevin Durant. Now it looks like KD will finally make his debut for the Suns, after being injured and unable to play until now.

Charlotte Hornets – Statistics & current form

The Hornets most recently won the basement duel against the last-place team in the East from Detroit, but the success was severely tarnished as LaMelo Ball was injured in the game.

Due to a blistered ankle, the playmaking guard will not play for Charlotte again for the time being.

Michael Jordan’s franchise also cannot rely on a home bonus: The Pistons alone undercut the Hornets’ home winning percentage of nearly 38 percent in the Eastern Conference.

Phoenix Suns – Statistics & current form

The Suns were beaten by Milwaukee last time out, although their opponents were without their best player and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. On the other hand, the defeat was only a narrow one and the guests are basically in good form.

The team from the Valley of head coach Monty Williams has won ten of the last 15 league games. Moreover, the excellent backcourt with Devon Booker and Chris Paul is available without injury.

Charlotte Hornets – Phoenix Suns Tip

For the clash between Charlotte and Phoenix the next night, the tip aims for more than 17.5 points by Gordon Hayward on the side of the home side.

Due to the absence of LaMelo Ball, the small forward will now be more important on the offensive end, in addition to the guard Rozier.

In addition, his form is right: In five of the past six games, the 32-year-old veteran has already exceeded the selected limit in points.

Furthermore, Hayward has a scoring value of 22.3 points in the three games after the All-Star Break. This tops his seasonal record of 14.6 points very clearly!