Five fearless predictions for Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets game at Detroit:
1. Jeremy Lamb will be ready to roll
He missed the past two preseason exhibitions with a groin injury, but the plan is to start him in the opener. This time, until Nic Batum recovers from an elbow injury, is the best opportunity he’s had to show he’s more than a fringe rotation player.
2. Avery Bradley will be rough on the rookies
The Pistons acquired Bradley from Boston. Malik Monk or Dwayne Bacon has probably never been guarded by a better defender.