Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Thursday April 2 2026
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The Thursday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Suns (42-34) have dropped seven of their previous ten games and are sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Phoenix managed just 17 points over the final 12 minutes of a 115-111 road loss against Orlando.
All-Star G Devin Booker poured in a game-high 36 points (16-19 FT) and dished out seven assists. Royce O’Neale scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 31 minutes off the Phoenix bench. Collin Gillespie and Rasheer Fleming added 11 points each for the Suns, who committed 20 turnovers.
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The Charlotte Hornets have won seven of their last ten games and are looking to snap a nine-year postseason drought. The Hornets (40-36) rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.1 points per contest. On Tuesday, Charlotte raced out to a 17-point lead after one quarter and converted 23-of-25 free-throw attempts en route to a 117-86 road triumph against Brooklyn.
Charlotte F Brandon Miller nailed half of his eight three-point attempts and led all scorers with 25 points. Miles Bridges chipped in 19 points (7-12 FG) and five rebounds. LaMelo Ball added 14 points (3-10 3PT), nine assists, and seven rebounds for the Hornets.
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Suns vs Hornets Pick
Phoenix C Mark Williams is dealing with a foot injury and is listed as questionable for this contest. Charlotte has won 14 of their 21 games since the All-Star Break, which is the sixth best mark in the league. Take the Hornets to cover at home against the slumping Suns. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 116-104.
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