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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 18 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 133-109
38-36 39-25 25-18 31-30
Position#20
Record17-25
FormWLWLW
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game105.7
vs
Position#18
Record25-19
FormLLWWL
Points / game106.8
Allowed / game104.6
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Charlotte Hornets v Washington Wizards
30 Nov 2026
CHA v WAS
upcoming
26 Oct 2026
CHA110
WAS103
24 Jan 2026
CHA119
WAS115
23 Dec 2025
CHA126
WAS109
01 Mar 2025
CHA100
WAS113
03 Feb 2025
CHA114
WAS124
22 Nov 2023
CHA117
WAS114
08 Nov 2023
CHA116
WAS132
02 Dec 2022
CHA117
WAS116
07 Nov 2022
CHA100
WAS108
10 Apr 2022
CHA124
WAS108
17 Nov 2021
CHA97
WAS87
07 Feb 2021
CHA119
WAS97
11 Apr 2020
CHA v WAS
upcoming
10 Dec 2019
CHA114
WAS107
08 Mar 2019
CHA112
WAS111
22 Feb 2019
CHA123
WAS110
17 Jan 2018
CHA133
WAS109
22 Nov 2017
CHA129
WAS124
18 Mar 2017
CHA98
WAS93
23 Jan 2017
CHA99
WAS109
06 Feb 2016
CHA108
WAS104
25 Nov 2015
CHA101
WAS87
09 Mar 2015
CHA69
WAS95
05 Feb 2015
CHA94
WAS87
31 Mar 2014
CHA100
WAS94
07 Jan 2014
CHA83
WAS97
18 Mar 2013
CHA119
WAS114
13 Nov 2012
CHA92
WAS76
09 Apr 2012
CHA85
WAS113
28 Jan 2012
CHA99
WAS102
03 Apr 2011
CHA91
WAS97
08 Jan 2011
CHA104
WAS89
26 Mar 2010
CHA107
WAS96
09 Feb 2010
CHA94
WAS92
11 Feb 2009
CHA101
WAS89
23 Dec 2008
CHA80
WAS72
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Charlotte Hornets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
111-106
111
106
+5
106avg 95
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
91-102
91
102
-11
76avg 95
H28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
111-100
111
100
+11
103avg 95
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
98-106
98
106
-8
85avg 95
A01/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
131-111
131
111
+20
120avg 95
A03/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
108-94
108
94
+14
100avg 95
A06/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
111-115
111
115
-4
96avg 95
H11/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
99-88
99
88
+11
89avg 95
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
91-101
91
101
-10
80avg 95
H13/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
118-107
118
107
+11
111avg 95
A15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-23
29-31
28-31
30-21
16-28
28-32
31-16
16-26
32-29
21-24
26-22
32-25
22-29
30-13
14-33
32-31
32-25
40-27
28-29
31-30
28-24
35-24
30-28
15-18
28-20
24-39
25-24
34-32
25-25
27-21
22-26
25-16
28-31
31-24
17-18
15-28
27-27
23-29
34-24
34-27
209.9Avg total
106.9Scored
103.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)105.0105.7210.7-0.740%
Season at home (23)104.9105.0209.9-0.048%
Season away (19)105.1106.5211.6-1.432%
Last 10 (10)106.9103.0209.9+3.960%
Last 5 (5)105.4101.0206.4+4.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)103.6112.8216.4-9.220%
vs Similar ◀ (21)104.0103.2207.3+0.843%
vs Weaker (4)116.5111.8228.2+4.850%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
99-113
99
113
-14
91avg 101
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
121-103
121
103
+18
116avg 101
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
114-110
114
110
+4
106avg 101
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
121-103
121
103
+18
119avg 101
H04/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
102-100
102
100
+2
92avg 101
A06/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
103-110
103
110
-7
94avg 101
H07/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
104-107
104
107
-3
104avg 101
H11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
125-119
125
119
+6
116avg 101
H13/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
119-113 OT
119
113
+6
115avg 101
H14/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
95-104
95
104
-9
85avg 101
H15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-29
28-26
19-23
23-35
27-23
32-25
28-30
34-25
30-38
29-25
24-26
31-21
33-32
31-31
26-14
31-26
33-24
25-26
29-22
15-28
32-24
21-29
32-29
18-28
32-25
18-21
27-37
27-24
34-33
31-30
33-35
27-21
33-18
26-21
24-35
24-33
30-28
21-25
21-25
23-26
218.5Avg total
110.3Scored
108.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)106.8104.6211.5+2.257%
Season at home (24)110.3105.2215.5+5.262%
Season away (20)102.7104.0206.7-1.350%
Last 10 (10)110.3108.2218.5+2.160%
Last 5 (5)109.2110.6219.8-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)108.3107.0215.3+1.333%
vs Similar ◀ (17)103.1102.8205.9+0.447%
vs Weaker (10)107.3106.6213.9+0.770%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -1.4-1.4
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -1.4-1.4
Charlotte HornetsWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
44-60
44
60
-16
H28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
52-42
52
42
+10
A01/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
72-52
72
52
+20
A03/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
63-48
63
48
+15
A06/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
52-59
52
59
-7
H11/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
52-46
52
46
+6
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H13/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A15/01
NBA
107.5Avg total
55.0Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.753.1105.8-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (18)50.752.3102.9-1.644%-
Last 30 away (12)55.754.4110.1+1.242%-
Last 10 (10)55.052.5107.5+2.550%-
Last 5 (5)55.252.8108.0+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)47.860.6108.4-12.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)52.551.5104.0+1.052%-
vs Weaker (4)59.552.2111.8+7.250%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
59-63
59
63
-4
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
64-63
64
63
+1
H04/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A06/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H07/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
50-46
50
46
+4
H11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
65-63
65
63
+2
H13/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
59-39
59
39
+20
H14/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H15/01
NBA
110.8Avg total
57.5Scored
53.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.051.7103.7+0.457%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.350.4104.7+3.962%-
Last 30 away (14)49.453.1102.6-3.750%-
Last 10 (10)57.553.3110.8+4.270%-
Last 5 (5)55.650.8106.4+4.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)51.355.3106.7-4.033%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)49.751.8101.5-2.153%-
vs Weaker (10)56.250.3106.5+5.970%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.3 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.629.1
48.8%
51.0%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.49.8
37.1%
36.1%29.4
🏀 Free throws27.619.3
69.9%
76.5%19.3
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 110.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.531.6
53.1%
51.0%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.210.0
39.7%
36.1%30.0
🏀 Free throws23.417.1
73.1%
76.5%17.1
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WLWLWWLWLW
Washington Wizards
LWWLLWWWWL
#20
League position
#18
+3.9
Net rating
+2.1
108.2
Offensive rating
109.4
104.2
Defensive rating
107.3
50.9%
Effective FG%
55.0%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.2%
12.3%
Turnover %
14.9%
23.6%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.28
37.1%
3-point %
39.7%
53.5%
Assist %
59.6%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence108.2 · 109.4Defence104.2 · 107.3Shooting50.9% · 55.0%3-point %37.1% · 39.7%Ball care12.3% · 14.9%Off. rebounds23.6% · 22.7%Free throws0.32 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/18ADetroit Pistons118-107
13/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder91-101
13/01/18HUtah Jazz99-88
11/01/18HDallas Mavericks111-115
06/01/18ALos Angeles Lakers108-94
03/01/18ASacramento Kings131-111
01/01/18ALos Angeles Clippers98-106
30/12/17AGolden State Warriors111-100
28/12/17HBoston Celtics91-102
24/12/17HMilwaukee Bucks111-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/18HMilwaukee Bucks95-104
14/01/18HBrooklyn Nets119-113 OT
13/01/18HOrlando Magic125-119
11/01/18HUtah Jazz104-107
07/01/18HMilwaukee Bucks103-110
06/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies102-100
04/01/18HNew York Knicks121-103
31/12/17HChicago Bulls114-110
30/12/17HHouston Rockets121-103
28/12/17AAtlanta Hawks99-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW40%
HomeWLLWL48%
AwayWLWWW32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422319
Win %40%48%32%
Points / game105.0104.9105.1
Allowed / game105.7105.0106.5
Point differential-0.7-0.0-1.4
Avg total210.7209.9211.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%30%26%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)60% (5)14% (7)
Overtime %5%9%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL57%
HomeLLWWL62%
AwayLLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442420
Win %57%62%50%
Points / game106.8110.3102.7
Allowed / game104.6105.2104.0
Point differential+2.2+5.2-1.4
Avg total211.5215.5206.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%33%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (15)50% (6)33% (9)
Overtime %7%4%10%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors4536980%115.9106.8+9.1
2 Boston Celtics45341176%103.298.1+5.1
3 Houston Rockets42301271%114.6107.1+7.6
4 Toronto Raptors42291369%112.3104.6+7.7
5 San Antonio Spurs45291664%101.497.9+3.4
6 Minnesota Timberwolves46291763%108.7104.8+3.9
7 Cleveland Cavaliers43261760%109.5108.7+0.8
8 Miami Heat43251858%101.1101.8-0.7
9 Washington Wizards44251957%106.8104.6+2.2
10 Oklahoma City Thunder44242055%104.1101.0+3.1
11 Indiana Pacers44242055%107.4106.0+1.4
12 New Orleans Pelicans43232053%111.2111.1+0.1
13 Milwaukee Bucks43232053%105.0105.9-0.9
14 Detroit Pistons42222052%102.4101.9+0.5
15 Denver Nuggets44232152%106.2105.5+0.7
16 Portland Trail Blazers44232152%104.0103.3+0.7
17 Los Angeles Clippers43222151%107.5106.7+0.7
18 Philadelphia 76ers40202050%108.6108.2+0.5
19 New York Knicks44202445%104.3105.1-0.7
20 Charlotte Hornets42172540%105.0105.7-0.7
21 Utah Jazz43172640%100.6101.9-1.3
22 Chicago Bulls44172739%102.8108.3-5.6
23 Brooklyn Nets44162836%106.1109.3-3.2
24 Phoenix Suns45162936%105.4112.4-7.0
25 Los Angeles Lakers43152835%106.7110.5-3.8
26 Dallas Mavericks45153033%102.5104.5-2.0
27 Memphis Grizzlies42142833%99.1102.3-3.1
28 Sacramento Kings43133030%97.7106.6-8.8
29 Orlando Magic44133130%105.3110.9-5.6
30 Atlanta Hawks43123128%103.9108.1-4.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Charlotte Hornets38392531133
Washington Wizards36251830109
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