Charlotte Hornets (25-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-38, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak.
The Thunder have gone 22-15 at home. Oklahoma City is 19-13 in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Hornets have gone 12-27 away from home. Charlotte ranks ninth in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Nick Richards averaging 2.3.
The teams square off for the second time this season. In the last meeting on Dec.