Charlotte Hornets v Washington Wizards: the preview
Charlotte Hornets meet Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center, Tuesday 11:00am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 30 of the 56 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 4–10 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.4 points for and 110.4 against.
Washington Wizards are 6–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112 points for and 112.8 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 56 times on our records since 2001: Charlotte Hornets 30, Washington Wizards 26.
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 (19.6 points a game, 58 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (15.6 points a game, 95 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (20.6 points a game, 103 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyshawn George (17.8 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 22 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.
