Charlotte is displaying a high level of quality on the offensive end so far this season, led by LaMelo Ball who is putting up video game type numbers. The talented point guard just had a monster triple double in the win over Washington, leading the Hornets to their 2nd win on the season. Charlotte has covered in all 3 games so far, I like their chances against a Heat team that’s still without their leading scorer from last season Tyler Herro.

The Knicks are still waiting for Mitchell Robinson to make his season debut. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart have been playing for the Knicks, but both have been limited in minutes and production due to injury. Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks averaging 30 points per game, while the Knicks as a whole are shooting 40% from the field and 33% from three-point range. Both of these shooting percentages rank near the bottom of the NBA, and they are both well below the averages the Knicks put up last season. I think eventually they will improve, but they do show that the Knicks offense is not consistently putting the ball in the basket this season.

After a sluggish opener, the Clippers have bounced back behind Kawhi Leonard (22.3 ppg) and James Harden (21.7 ppg/10.3 apg). Their veteran roster looks cohesive and defensively sharp heading into a divisional clash with Golden State. The Warriors, fresh off a win but playing on no rest, remain a powerhouse offensively yet vulnerable defensively. Expect LA’s defense and fresher legs to prevail.

The Knicks are still waiting for Mitchell Robinson to make his season debut. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart have been playing for the Knicks, but both have been limited in minutes and production due to injury. Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks averaging 30 points per game, while the Knicks as a whole are shooting 40% from the field and 33% from three-point range. Both of these shooting percentages rank near the bottom of the NBA, and they are both well below the averages the Knicks put up last season. I think eventually they will improve, but they do show that the Knicks offense is not consistently putting the ball in the basket this season.