- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Washington Wizards (0-1) are set to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (1-0) at the Capital One Arena this Sunday.
The Hornets made an impressive debut, securing a victory against the Nets with a final score of 136-117. In that matchup, Charlotte posted a remarkable 53.3% field goal percentage, scoring 48 out of 90 attempts, and achieved 17 successful three-pointers out of 36 attempts. On the free throw line, they converted 23 out of 33 attempts for a 69.7% success rate. Dominating the boards, they recorded 50 rebounds, comprising 14 offensive rebounds. Additionally, Charlotte tallied 33 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Nets to shoot 44.3% from the field (39 of 88) and Brooklyn assisted 25 times while claiming 38 rebounds (12 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. The Nets managed to hit 25 out of 34 free throws, achieving a 73.5% rate, along with converting 14 out of 40 three-point shots. The Hornets finished with 25 fouls compared to the Nets’ 28.
Brandon Miller played a pivotal role in the previous matchup, finishing with a shooting percentage of 42.1% from the field and contributing 7 assists. He logged 31 minutes on the court without recording any rebounds but netted 25 points on 8 of 19 shooting.
Entering this contest, Charlotte boasts a 1-0 record this season. They average 136.0 points per game, which ranks them 2nd in the league, while shooting 53.3% from the field. From three-point range, the Hornets have hit 47.2% of their attempts (17 of 36) and maintain a free throw success rate of 69.7%. As a unit, Charlotte secures an average of 50.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 33 assists, placing them 5th in the league in assists. They commit an average of 17.0 turnovers and 25.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, Charlotte forces 17.0 turnovers each game and draws 28.0 personal fouls from opponents. They limit opponents to 35.0% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 10th in points allowed per game at 117.0. The Hornets allow a 44.3% field goal percentage (39 of 88) and relinquish 38.0 rebounds each game, while ranking 16th for assists allowed at 25.0.
In their last outing, the Wizards fell to the Bucks by a score of 133-120. Washington collected 43 defensive rebounds alongside 13 offensive rebounds, combining for a total of 56. They committed 13 turnovers and recorded 5 steals in the game. Milwaukee totaled 22 fouls, allowing the Wizards 19 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 11 at a 57.9% rate. The Wizards successfully hit 40.5% of their three-point attempts, converting 17 of 42. They achieved a shooting percentage of 46.9% overall (46 of 98). However, they allowed the Bucks to shoot exceptionally well, hitting 50 of 98 attempts for 51.0%. Milwaukee found success from three-point range as well, hitting 40.9% on 18 of 44 attempts and converting 15 of 19 free throw opportunities (78.9%). On the boards, the Wizards permitted the Bucks to collect 46 rebounds (6 offensive).
Khris Middleton emerged as a key player for the Wizards, converting 9 out of 14 attempts for a 64.3% shooting percentage, alongside 6 rebounds. Middleton finished the contest with 23 points over 29 minutes and provided 3 assists.
Currently, the Wizards hold a 0-1 record this season. They average 19.0 personal fouls per game and convert 57.9% of their free throw attempts. Their assist rate stands at 23.0 per game (19th in the league), with 13.0 turnovers per game. Washington has scored a total of 120 points this season and secured an average of 56.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 46.9% from the field, placing them 14th in the league.
Defensively, the Wizards rank 26th in points allowed per game at 133.0. They force their opponents into 8.0 turnovers each game while permitting opponents to shoot 51.0% from the floor (24th in the league). Their defense struggles against three-point shooters, allowing a rate of 40.9% on long-range attempts (18 of 44), while granting opponents 78.9% shooting from the free throw line. They yield an average of 31.0 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 26th and 19th, respectively, among NBA teams.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Washington
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