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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 119-115
35-34 31-24 27-23 26-34
Position#14
Record17-28
FormWLWLW
Points / game115.9
Allowed / game115.5
vs
Position#30
Record10-33
FormLLLLL
Points / game112.2
Allowed / game123.2
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2025-26
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
124-97
124
97
+27
129avg 102
A06/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
96-97
96
97
-1
88avg 102
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
112-114
112
114
-2
103avg 102
H09/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
150-95
150
95
+55
156avg 102
A11/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
109-117
109
117
-8
104avg 102
A13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
135-117
135
117
+18
130avg 102
A16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
116-136
116
136
-20
107avg 102
A18/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
110-87
110
87
+23
112avg 102
A19/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
87-94
87
94
-7
67avg 102
H22/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
124-97
124
97
+27
126avg 102
A23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-33
34-17
32-21
25-26
22-25
28-20
22-21
24-31
30-33
28-27
29-30
25-24
45-14
32-24
38-26
35-31
26-22
17-23
41-41
25-31
30-39
34-16
40-38
31-24
28-39
29-30
37-43
22-24
33-18
27-16
27-23
23-30
20-33
12-23
32-20
23-18
35-20
27-21
35-26
27-30
221.4Avg total
116.3Scored
105.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)115.9115.5231.4+0.438%
Season at home (20)113.7116.0229.8-2.335%
Season away (25)117.7115.0232.8+2.740%
Last 10 (10)116.3105.1221.4+11.250%
Last 5 (5)114.4106.2220.6+8.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)124.097.0221.0+27.0100%
vs Similar (18)112.1111.4223.5+0.644%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)120.6117.4238.0+3.336%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
115-141
115
141
-26
102avg 99
H04/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
120-112
120
112
+8
115avg 99
H07/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
110-131
110
131
-21
108avg 99
A08/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
107-128
107
128
-21
93avg 99
H10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
93-112
93
112
-19
86avg 99
A12/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
105-119
105
119
-14
95avg 99
A15/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
115-128
115
128
-13
101avg 99
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
115-121
115
121
-6
98avg 99
A18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
106-110
106
110
-4
101avg 99
H19/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
97-107
97
107
-10
84avg 99
H23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-38
30-35
21-35
36-33
30-29
32-21
39-37
19-25
30-37
26-25
24-30
30-39
26-28
24-32
34-40
23-28
28-32
22-33
17-31
26-16
22-37
29-33
38-26
16-23
22-41
39-26
23-34
31-27
29-36
34-26
23-21
29-38
26-26
27-28
28-25
25-31
23-27
23-21
29-33
22-26
229.2Avg total
108.3Scored
120.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)112.2123.2235.4-11.023%
Season at home (21)114.4123.9238.3-9.529%
Season away (22)110.0122.5232.5-12.518%
Last 10 (10)108.3120.9229.2-12.610%
Last 5 (5)107.6117.0224.6-9.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)112.6122.2234.8-9.627%
vs Similar (4)107.0108.8215.8-1.850%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: -6.7-6.7Q2Q2: +5.1+5.1Q2: +0.6+0.6Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: -3.6-3.6Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: -2.9-2.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: -6.7-6.7Q2Q2: +5.1+5.1Q2: +0.6+0.6Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: -3.6-3.6Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: -2.9-2.9
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
67-50
67
50
+17
A06/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
50-45
50
45
+5
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H09/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
77-38
77
38
+39
A11/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
43-45
43
45
-2
A13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
57-69
57
69
-12
A18/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
60-34
60
34
+26
A19/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
32-56
32
56
-24
H22/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
62-41
62
41
+21
A23/01
NBA
106.3Avg total
57.0Scored
49.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.755.4113.0+2.353%-
Last 30 at home (13)58.061.0119.0-3.046%-
Last 30 away (17)57.451.1108.5+6.459%-
Last 10 (10)57.049.3106.3+7.760%-
Last 5 (5)55.051.0106.0+4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)67.050.0117.0+17.0100%-
vs Similar (18)54.653.4108.0+1.156%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)61.959.0120.9+2.945%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
58-73
58
73
-15
H04/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
62-50
62
50
+12
H07/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A08/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
50-65
50
65
-15
A12/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
51-70
51
70
-19
A15/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
61-67
61
67
-6
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
63-62
63
62
+1
A18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H19/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H23/01
NBA
116.1Avg total
55.0Scored
61.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.461.6119.0-4.233%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.560.3118.9-1.833%-
Last 30 away (15)56.362.9119.2-6.733%-
Last 10 (10)55.061.1116.1-6.120%-
Last 5 (5)54.860.2115.0-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)57.262.3119.5-5.231%-
vs Similar (4)58.857.0115.8+1.850%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. 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: 114.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.0 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.226.0
55.1%
54.8%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.315.0
36.3%
35.8%45.0
🏀 Free throws20.917.0
81.3%
78.1%17.0
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 108.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.228.2
53.0%
54.8%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.811.2
32.2%
35.8%33.6
🏀 Free throws22.718.3
80.6%
78.1%18.3
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WLWLWLWLLW
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLLLWL
#14
League position
#30
+11.0
Net rating
-12.3
116.7
Offensive rating
105.8
105.7
Defensive rating
118.1
54.8%
Effective FG%
51.1%
50.3%
Opp. effective FG%
57.0%
14.5%
Turnover %
15.8%
32.2%
Off. rebound %
25.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.3%
3-point %
32.2%
62.9%
Assist %
59.9%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence116.7 · 105.8Defence105.7 · 118.1Shooting54.8% · 51.1%3-point %36.3% · 32.2%Ball care14.5% · 15.8%Off. rebounds32.2% · 25.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)50% · 10%
■ 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
23/01/26AOrlando Magic124-97
22/01/26HCleveland Cavaliers87-94
19/01/26ADenver Nuggets110-87
18/01/26AGolden State Warriors116-136
16/01/26ALos Angeles Lakers135-117
13/01/26ALos Angeles Clippers109-117
11/01/26AUtah Jazz150-95
09/01/26HIndiana Pacers112-114
08/01/26HToronto Raptors96-97
06/01/26AOklahoma City Thunder124-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/26HDenver Nuggets97-107
19/01/26HLos Angeles Clippers106-110
18/01/26ADenver Nuggets115-121
17/01/26ASacramento Kings115-128
15/01/26ALos Angeles Clippers105-119
12/01/26APhoenix Suns93-112
10/01/26HNew Orleans Pelicans107-128
08/01/26APhiladelphia 76ers110-131
07/01/26HOrlando Magic120-112
04/01/26HMinnesota Timberwolves115-141

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW38%
HomeLLLLL35%
AwayLWLWW40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452025
Win %38%35%40%
Points / game115.9113.7117.7
Allowed / game115.5116.0115.0
Point differential+0.4-2.4+2.7
Avg total231.4229.8232.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%20%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (8)0% (3)0% (5)
Overtime %7%5%8%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL23%
HomeLWLLL29%
AwayLLLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432122
Win %23%29%18%
Points / game112.2114.4110.0
Allowed / game123.2123.9122.5
Point differential-11.0-9.5-12.5
Avg total235.4238.3232.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%14%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)40% (5)33% (3)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder4436882%121.2108.4+12.8
2 Detroit Pistons43321174%116.9110.0+7.0
3 San Antonio Spurs43291467%117.7112.5+5.2
4 Denver Nuggets46311567%120.7116.2+4.5
5 Boston Celtics44281664%117.1110.2+6.9
6 Houston Rockets43271663%116.9110.8+6.1
7 Los Angeles Lakers42261662%115.9116.0-0.1
8 Phoenix Suns44271761%115.0111.2+3.8
9 Toronto Raptors46281861%114.5112.1+2.5
10 Minnesota Timberwolves45271860%120.0115.1+4.9
11 New York Knicks42241857%117.6113.9+3.7
12 Cleveland Cavaliers46262057%119.2117.2+2.0
13 Philadelphia 76ers43241956%116.8115.5+1.3
14 Golden State Warriors46252154%116.8114.2+2.7
15 Orlando Magic41221954%115.5115.1+0.4
16 Miami Heat44232152%119.6118.5+1.1
17 Portland Trail Blazers46232350%116.1117.8-1.7
18 Chicago Bulls44222250%118.0119.9-2.0
19 Atlanta Hawks47222547%117.4118.7-1.3
20 Los Angeles Clippers44202445%112.3113.5-1.2
21 Dallas Mavericks45192642%114.4116.6-2.2
22 Memphis Grizzlies43182542%115.5116.6-1.1
23 Milwaukee Bucks44182641%111.9115.5-3.6
24 Charlotte Hornets45172838%115.9115.5+0.4
25 Utah Jazz45153033%119.1127.4-8.3
26 Brooklyn Nets43123128%108.3114.8-6.5
27 Sacramento Kings46123426%110.9120.8-9.9
28 Indiana Pacers46113524%110.1118.2-8.1
29 New Orleans Pelicans47113623%115.1122.1-7.0
30 Washington Wizards43103323%112.2123.2-11.0
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 Hornets35312726119
Washington Wizards34242334115
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