Hornets vs Pacers: Ball & Diabate Lead Charge

0:00On April 3rd, the Charlotte Hornets are heating up as a real playoff sleeper in the East, riding a 7-3 record over their last 10 games. While others slip, tonight they host the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, tipping off at 7pm Eastern on April 3rd, 20, 26. With the Pacers struggling bad on the road at just 7 wins and 31 losses, the Hornets are massive favorites by 15 and a half points. Lamello Ball has been on fire this season, balancing scoring and assists like a true star. He's taken 16 or more shots in 11 of his last 16 games and against Indiana's Leaky Defense that's coughing up 120 points. Seven points per game expect him to top 20.5 points easy. Charlotte's coming off two blowouts, but on the second night of a back-to-back, Ball should lean heavy on buckets. Musa Di Abate stepping up big for the Hornets too, dominating the boards with 10 or more rebounds in five of his last seven. He's adding points,

1:00blocks, and defense, turning games in Charlotte's favor. The Pacers have no real answer, especially after the Hornets smoked them 133-109 back in late February. Odds show Hornets' money line at minus 1300, with a total around 232. Trends favor the under, hitting seven of 10 for Charlotte at home. Andries are piling up for Indiana too, fitting their line up even more. If you're tuning in on FDSN Indiana or Southeast Charlotte, this could lock in Charlotte's push toward the top six. Ball and Di Abate lead the charge, making the Hornets a squad not to sleep on. Stay locked in with Charlotte Hornets News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.