Ian Black

Charlotte

Sports Writer at Sports Illustrated

Sports Journalist at Sports Illustrated

Staff Contributor for Charlotte Hornets on SU

Articles

The ESPN BPI gives no love to the Hornets versus the banged-up Raptors

3 weeks ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (18-54) begin a quick two-game road trip on Friday by heading up North to take on the Toronto Raptors (26-47). This will be the second of three meetings this season between the two squads, with the Hornets coming out victorious in the first matchup all the way back in October. According to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have just a 22.4% chance of coming away with the victory this evening.
ESPN BPI gives generous prediction for Hornets vs. Magic

4 weeks ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (18-53) are at home on Tuesday, this time hosting the division rival Orlando Magic (34-38) for one last time this season. The Magic currently lead the season series 3-0 with double-digitswins in each of the prior matchups. According to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have a 42.8% chance of coming away with victory in tonight’s game.
Is there a chance the Hornets miraculously upset the Cavaliers? The ESPN BPI weighs in

1 month ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (14-47) are at home this evening as the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) come to town. The Cavaliers currently lead the season series 3-0, flipping the script on what was a 2-1 series victory for the Hornets last season. According to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have just a 6.6% chance at victory this evening.
What soes the ESPN BPI say about the Hornets chances in rematch with Warriors?

1 month ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) host hometown hero Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (32-28). This will be the second and final meeting between the teams this season, with the Warriors winning the first matchup by a score of 128-92 last week. Buddy Hield and K.J. Simpson were the leading scorers for their respective teams in that one, both chipping in 16 points.
Hornets look for payback against Warriors after blowout last week

1 month ago | si.com | Ian Black

INJURY REPORTHornets: OUT -Tre Mann (Back), Grant Williams (Knee), Brandon Miller (Wrist), Josh Okogie (Hamstring), , K.J. Simpson (G-League); PROBABLE - Miles Bridges (Illness), Seth Curry (Back), Wendell Moore Jr. (Concussion Protocol)Warriors: OUT - Jonathan Kuminga (Ankle); PROBABLE - Jimmy Butler (Back), Quinten Post (Ankle)Game PreviewThe Charlotte Hornets (14-45) are home on Monday, this time hosting Charlotte-native Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (32-28).
Hornets look to avoid season sweep against league-worst Washington Wizards

1 month ago | si.com | Ian Black

INJURY REPORT Hornets: OUT: Tre Mann (Back), Grant Williams (Knee), Brandon Miller (Wrist), Josh Okogie (Hamstring), Wendell Moore Jr. (Concussion Protocol), K.J. Simpson (G-League); QUESTIONABLE: LaMelo Ball (Knee), Jusuf Nurkic (Illness), Tidjane Salaun (Ankle) Kings: OUT: Jordan Poole (Elbow), Saddiq Bey (ACL), Malcolm Brogdon (Ankle), Colby Jones (G-League); QUESTIONABLE: Alex Sarr (Ankle) Game Preview The Charlotte Hornets (14-44) finally return home on Saturday after a grueling...
What does the ESPN BPI say about the Hornets chances to finally beat the Wizards?

1 month ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (14-44) host the division rival Washington Wizards (10-48) on Saturday for a showdown of the teams with the worst two records in the NBA. The Wizards surprisingly lead the season series 3-0, most recently winning 124-114 in Charlotte earlier in February. What the BPI saysAccording to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have a 61.0% chance at victory this evening.
Can the Hornets Get Back on Track against the Magic? The ESPN BPI Says It Might Be Tough

2 months ago | si.com | Ian Black

The Charlotte Hornets (13-38) road trip continues on Wednesday, this time visiting the Southeast Division rival Orlando Magic (26-29). This will be the third of four matchups between the teams this season, with both of the first two being won by the Magic. What the BPI saysAccording to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have just a 10.3% chance of coming away with a victory in tonight’s matchup.
Shorthanded Hornets head to Brooklyn to take on Nets

2 months ago | si.com | Ian Black

INJURY REPORT Hornets: OUT - Tre Mann (Back), Grant Williams (Knee), Brandon Miller (Wrist), Josh Okogie (Hamstring) QUESTIONABLE - LaMelo Ball (Ankle), Mark Williams (Trade pending), Nick Smith Jr. (Back), Josh Green (Calf), Moussa Diabate (Face), Jusuf Nurkic (Trade pending) Nets: OUT - Bojan Bogdanovic (Back), Maxwell Lewis (Leg), Cameron Thomas (Hamstring), Noah Clowney (Ankle), De’Anthony Melton (ACL) QUESTIONABLE -D’Angelo Russell (Illness) Game Preview The Charlotte Hornets (13-37)...
Hornets continue homestand against division rival Wizards

2 months ago | si.com | Ian Black

INJURY REPORTHornets: OUT -Tre Mann (Back), Grant Williams (Knee), Brandon Miller (Wrist), LaMelo Ball (Ankle), Josh Okogie (Hamstring), Cody Martin (Core); QUESTIONABLE - Vasilije Micic (Ankle)Wizards: OUT - Alex Sarr (Ankle), Marvin Bagley (Knee), Saddiq Bey (Knee)Game PreviewThe Charlotte Hornets (12-34) are back home again on Monday, this time hosting the division rival Washington Wizards (7-41) in what will be the third of four meetings this season between the teams.