Sun Mar 16 22:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Hornets’ Ball Expected to Cool Off Against Clippers’ Strong Defense

**Los Angeles, CA –** After a hot shooting performance against the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is predicted to have a less prolific night when the Hornets face the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16th. Ball drained seven three-pointers against the Spurs, but analysts expect a significant downturn in his three-point shooting against the Clippers’ strong perimeter defense.

Sports analyst Phil Naessens predicts Ball will finish under 3.5 three-pointers, citing the Clippers’ recent defensive success against opposing three-point attempts (34% allowed in their last five games) and Ball’s lower three-point shooting percentage on the road (32%). Naessens points out that Ball has only achieved four or more three-pointers in consecutive road games twice this season.

The Clippers’ strong home record (22-10) and their undefeated streak against Charlotte (10-0 in their last 10 meetings) further bolster the prediction for a Clippers victory. While Clippers guard Norman Powell’s availability remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury, the Clippers are heavily favored.

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