Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Washington Wizards meet Charlotte Hornets
Washington Wizards meet Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena, Sunday 11:00am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 28 of the 52 meetings with Washington Wizards since 2001.
The big picture
Washington Wizards come in 20th on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Form
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
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 52 times on our records since 2001: Washington Wizards 24, Charlotte Hornets 28.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Wizards won 95–79 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Wizards by 26 points in 2014-15 (95–69).
Players to watch
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).
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).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards have won 4 of their last 19 at Capital One Arena.
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.
