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Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 22 Feb 2026
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 112-129
37-38 19-23 28-44 28-24
Position#30
Record16-39
FormLLLWW
Points / game112.5
Allowed / game122.7
vs
Position#14
Record26-31
FormWLWLL
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game113.7
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Charlotte Hornets
12 Dec 2026
WAS v CHA
upcoming
30 Oct 2026
WAS95
CHA79
22 Feb 2026
WAS112
CHA129
26 Oct 2025
WAS113
CHA139
26 Dec 2024
WAS113
CHA110
19 Dec 2024
WAS123
CHA114
08 Mar 2024
WAS112
CHA100
10 Nov 2023
WAS117
CHA124
08 Feb 2023
WAS118
CHA104
20 Nov 2022
WAS106
CHA102
03 Jan 2022
WAS124
CHA121
22 Nov 2021
WAS103
CHA109
16 May 2021
WAS115
CHA110
30 Mar 2021
WAS104
CHA114
30 Jan 2020
WAS121
CHA107
22 Nov 2019
WAS125
CHA118
15 Mar 2019
WAS110
CHA116
29 Dec 2018
WAS130
CHA126
31 Mar 2018
WAS107
CHA93
23 Feb 2018
WAS105
CHA122
04 Apr 2017
WAS118
CHA111
14 Dec 2016
WAS109
CHA106
10 Apr 2016
WAS113
CHA98
19 Dec 2015
WAS109
CHA101
27 Mar 2015
WAS110
CHA107
02 Feb 2015
WAS88
CHA92
09 Apr 2014
WAS88
CHA94
12 Mar 2014
WAS85
CHA98
09 Mar 2013
WAS104
CHA87
24 Nov 2012
WAS106
CHA108
23 Apr 2012
WAS101
CHA73
25 Jan 2012
WAS92
CHA75
20 Dec 2010
WAS108
CHA75
12 Nov 2010
WAS85
CHA93
23 Mar 2010
WAS86
CHA95
28 Nov 2009
WAS76
CHA92
25 Mar 2009
WAS95
CHA93
10 Jan 2009
WAS89
CHA92
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
109-99
109
99
+10
101avg 99
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
111-142
111
142
-31
97avg 99
H31/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
116-112
116
112
+4
114avg 99
H01/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
101-132
101
132
-31
84avg 99
H04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
126-117
126
117
+9
119avg 99
A06/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
113-127
113
127
-14
99avg 99
A07/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
101-132
101
132
-31
87avg 99
H08/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
113-138
113
138
-25
94avg 99
A12/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
112-105
112
105
+7
103avg 99
H20/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
131-118
131
118
+13
134avg 99
H21/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-23
32-20
25-29
27-27
27-41
21-36
36-31
27-34
23-14
30-34
35-34
28-30
22-38
23-34
26-30
30-30
34-21
22-31
39-32
31-33
20-46
27-34
35-21
31-26
33-37
19-37
23-33
26-25
24-40
37-36
28-32
24-30
26-24
33-23
29-33
24-25
22-27
35-41
35-24
39-26
235.5Avg total
113.3Scored
122.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)112.5122.7235.2-10.229%
Season at home (29)113.8122.5236.3-8.838%
Season away (26)111.1122.9234.0-11.819%
Last 10 (10)113.3122.2235.5-8.950%
Last 5 (5)114.0124.0238.0-10.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)111.7120.8232.5-9.233%
vs Similar (6)117.7114.8232.5+2.867%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
112-97
112
97
+15
105avg 104
A29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
123-121
123
121
+2
118avg 104
A30/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
111-106
111
106
+5
111avg 104
H31/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
102-95
102
95
+7
95avg 104
H02/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
109-99
109
99
+10
99avg 104
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
126-119
126
119
+7
124avg 104
A08/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
104-110
104
110
-6
95avg 104
H10/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
110-107
110
107
+3
100avg 104
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
101-105
101
105
-4
96avg 104
H20/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
113-118
113
118
-5
103avg 104
H21/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-28
26-27
28-20
22-22
33-20
26-38
34-35
30-28
26-30
35-17
24-28
26-31
23-30
26-34
29-18
24-13
29-26
32-23
30-26
18-24
32-35
28-25
38-30
28-29
33-29
24-32
21-27
26-22
35-27
23-22
31-26
21-32
33-24
19-29
26-27
23-25
20-30
33-29
36-31
24-28
218.8Avg total
111.1Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)115.4113.7229.1+1.746%
Season at home (28)113.0113.2226.2-0.243%
Season away (29)117.7114.2231.9+3.548%
Last 10 (10)111.1107.7218.8+3.470%
Last 5 (5)110.8111.8222.6-1.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)124.097.0221.0+27.0100%
vs Similar (16)110.8108.1218.9+2.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)120.1111.6231.7+8.562%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -5.5-5.5Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -1.2-1.2
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -5.5-5.5Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -1.2-1.2
Washington WizardsCharlotte Hornets
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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
57-43
57
43
+14
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
48-77
48
77
-29
H31/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
53-48
53
48
+5
H01/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
45-72
45
72
-27
H04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
56-52
56
52
+4
A06/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
47-80
47
80
-33
A07/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
52-74
52
74
-22
H08/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
61-76
61
76
-15
A12/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
59-47
59
47
+12
H20/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H21/02
NBA
117.2Avg total
53.5Scored
63.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.262.0118.2-5.840%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.659.3114.9-3.844%-
Last 30 away (12)57.266.0123.2-8.833%-
Last 10 (10)53.563.7117.2-10.240%-
Last 5 (5)55.269.0124.2-13.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)56.062.5118.5-6.538%-
vs Similar (6)56.860.0116.8-3.250%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
62-55
62
55
+7
A29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A30/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
61-47
61
47
+14
H31/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
49-64
49
64
-15
H02/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A08/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
57-61
57
61
-4
H10/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
52-53
52
53
-1
H20/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H21/02
NBA
112.7Avg total
57.2Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.154.3112.4+3.853%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.956.6113.6+0.343%-
Last 30 away (16)59.252.2111.4+6.962%-
Last 10 (10)57.255.5112.7+1.750%-
Last 5 (5)56.056.4112.4-0.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)67.050.0117.0+17.0100%-
vs Similar (16)54.951.7106.6+3.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)61.557.8119.3+3.654%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 113.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers56.530.8
54.5%
54.8%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.412.0
33.0%
35.8%36.0
🏀 Free throws20.615.7
76.2%
78.1%15.7
They take 92.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 111.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀38%
🏀🏀🏀46%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.4 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.7 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers43.621.2
48.6%
54.8%42.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.616.9
37.9%
35.8%50.7
🏀 Free throws19.918.0
90.5%
78.1%18.0
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 44.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% 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 22 Feb 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WWLLLWLWLW
Charlotte Hornets
LLWLWWWWWW
#30
League position
#14
-8.4
Net rating
+3.5
107.5
Offensive rating
114.2
116.0
Defensive rating
110.7
52.5%
Effective FG%
52.8%
57.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
14.5%
Turnover %
15.5%
30.9%
Off. rebound %
32.8%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.23
33.0%
3-point %
37.9%
61.2%
Assist %
64.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence107.5 · 114.2Defence116.0 · 110.7Shooting52.5% · 52.8%3-point %33.0% · 37.9%Ball care14.5% · 15.5%Off. rebounds30.9% · 32.8%Free throws0.22 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Charlotte Hornets
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
21/02/26HIndiana Pacers131-118
20/02/26HIndiana Pacers112-105
12/02/26ACleveland Cavaliers113-138
08/02/26HMiami Heat101-132
07/02/26ABrooklyn Nets113-127
06/02/26ADetroit Pistons126-117
04/02/26HNew York Knicks101-132
01/02/26HSacramento Kings116-112
31/01/26HLos Angeles Lakers111-142
30/01/26HMilwaukee Bucks109-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/02/26HCleveland Cavaliers113-118
20/02/26HHouston Rockets101-105
12/02/26HAtlanta Hawks110-107
10/02/26HDetroit Pistons104-110
08/02/26AAtlanta Hawks126-119
06/02/26AHouston Rockets109-99
02/02/26HNew Orleans Pelicans102-95
31/01/26HSan Antonio Spurs111-106
30/01/26ADallas Mavericks123-121
29/01/26AMemphis Grizzlies112-97

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW29%
HomeWLLWW38%
AwayLLWLL19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552926
Win %29%38%19%
Points / game112.5113.8111.1
Allowed / game122.7122.5122.9
Point differential-10.2-8.8-11.8
Avg total235.2236.3234.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%17%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (11)57% (7)25% (4)
Overtime %4%3%4%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL46%
HomeWLWLL43%
AwayWWWWW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %46%43%48%
Points / game115.4113.0117.7
Allowed / game113.7113.2114.2
Point differential+1.7-0.2+3.5
Avg total229.1226.2231.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%18%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)38% (8)17% (6)
Overtime %5%4%7%
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 Thunder56431377%119.3108.0+11.3
2 Detroit Pistons55421376%117.6109.3+8.2
3 San Antonio Spurs54381670%118.4111.9+6.5
4 Boston Celtics55361965%115.4108.4+7.0
5 Los Angeles Lakers54342063%116.1115.9+0.3
6 Denver Nuggets58362262%120.8116.3+4.5
7 Cleveland Cavaliers58362262%119.7115.4+4.3
8 New York Knicks55342162%117.5112.1+5.4
9 Houston Rockets55342162%114.3109.4+4.9
10 Minnesota Timberwolves57352261%119.7114.7+5.0
11 Toronto Raptors56342261%114.1111.6+2.4
12 Phoenix Suns56332359%113.7111.5+2.2
13 Miami Heat57312654%120.2116.9+3.4
14 Philadelphia 76ers56302654%115.9116.1-0.2
15 Orlando Magic53282553%115.1114.6+0.5
16 Golden State Warriors57302753%115.6113.9+1.8
17 Los Angeles Clippers56272948%112.1112.6-0.4
18 Atlanta Hawks59283147%116.9118.3-1.4
19 Portland Trail Blazers57273047%116.1119.0-2.9
20 Charlotte Hornets57263146%115.4113.7+1.7
21 Milwaukee Bucks55243144%112.0115.4-3.4
22 Chicago Bulls57243342%116.4120.5-4.1
23 Memphis Grizzlies55213438%115.5117.7-2.3
24 Dallas Mavericks56203636%114.2117.7-3.5
25 Utah Jazz57183932%118.2125.9-7.7
26 Washington Wizards55163929%112.5122.7-10.2
27 New Orleans Pelicans58164228%114.8120.6-5.7
28 Brooklyn Nets56154127%106.8114.7-7.9
29 Indiana Pacers58154326%111.5119.0-7.5
30 Sacramento Kings58124621%110.1121.1-11.1
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
Washington Wizards37192828112
Charlotte Hornets38234424129
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