Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Charlotte Hornets meet Washington Wizards
Charlotte Hornets meet Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center, Tuesday 11:00am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 28 of the 52 meetings with Washington Wizards since 2001.
The big picture
Charlotte Hornets come in 21st on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 20th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Form
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 52 times on our records since 2001: Charlotte Hornets 28, Washington Wizards 24.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Wizards won 95–79 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Charlotte Hornets by 26 points in 2025-26 (139–113).
Players to watch
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 23 at Spectrum Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Wizards have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
