Charlotte plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid

Charlotte Hornets (4-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (4-6, 11th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will attempt to end its three-game road slide when the Hornets face Phoenix. Phoenix went 45-37 overall a season ago while going 25-16 at home. The Suns averaged 112.6 points per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 36.1% from behind the arc last season. Charlotte finished 44-38 overall last season while going 23-18 on the road. The Hornets gave up 111.2 points per game while committing 19.1 fouls last season. Nonprofit local news isn't free! It takes reporters, editors, and resources to do this work right. Your donation keeps that work alive. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY INJURIES: Suns: Mark Williams: out (shoulder). Hornets: Kon Knueppel: out (leg), Moussa Diabate: day to day (quadriceps), Dennis Schroder: day to day (soreness), Grant Williams: day to day (hamstring), Brandon Miller: day to day (groin). The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . Donate now to support local nonprofit news in Lancaster County Newsletter Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Sports Our daily sports newsletter, delivered at 6 a.m. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up By opting into newsletters you are agreeing to our privacy policy . What to Read Next