The big picture

Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Phoenix Suns are 3–9 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.8 points for and 118.6 against.

Charlotte Hornets are 4–10 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.4 points for and 110.4 against.

Form

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.

Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.

Head to head

These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2002: Phoenix Suns 14, Charlotte Hornets 12.

Last time out (2025-26), Charlotte Hornets won 127–107 at Spectrum Center.

Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 34 points in 2021-22 (133–99).

Players to watch

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (21.8 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.4 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (19.6 points a game, 58 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (15.6 points a game, 95 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Suns have won 9 of their last 19 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Phoenix Suns have the edge.