- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: WSOC
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On Monday, the Charlotte Hornets (2-1) will aim for victory against the Washington Wizards (2-1) at the Spectrum Center.
In their previous matchup, the Wizards triumphed over the Bulls, finishing 124-120. Both teams recorded 22 fouls each. The Wizards struggled from beyond the arc, sinking 12 of 43 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Chicago excelled at the free-throw line, converting 28 of 30 for 93.3%. The Bulls secured 44 rebounds (9 offensive, 35 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. Chicago also contributed 25 assists and 10 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed the Bulls to shoot 43.0% from the floor, hitting 40 of 93 attempts. The Wizards managed 28 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Washington grabbed a total of 48 rebounds, with 11 being on the offensive end, and excelled at the charity stripe, making 24 of 28 attempts for an 85.7% conversion rate. They concluded the night with a field goal percentage of 47.9%, hitting 45 of 94, and 10 of 33 from three-point range.
One notable player from the game was Trae Young, who scored 25 points with a shooting efficiency of 46.2% (6 out of 13). He also contributed 4 rebounds and 9 assists over 34 minutes of play.
The Wizards bring a 2-1 record into this game. They average 118.0 points per game, ranking 11th in the league, and shoot 46.3% from the field. From three-point range, the Wizards are hitting 28.6% (28 of 98) and maintain an 82.7% success rate from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 44.0 rebounds per game and boast 77 assists so far this season, ranking 5th in the league. However, they also turn the ball over 16.7 times per game and commit 23.7 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Wizards force an average of 15.0 turnovers and receive 28.3 personal fouls per game. They limit opponents to 28.8% shooting from three-point territory and rank 17th in the league with 116.0 points allowed per game. Overall, Washington’s defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 43.9% (125 of 285) and averages 46.0 rebounds surrendered.
In their last encounter, the Hornets managed to secure a win against the Heat, finishing the game at 115-110. On the boards, Charlotte allowed Miami to grab 37 rebounds (8 offensive). The Hornets recorded a 37.1% shooting percentage from three, hitting 13 of 35, and excelled at the free-throw line by converting 23 of 25 (92.0%). The Heat shot 43.0% from the floor, making 37 of 86 attempts. Charlotte concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 43.2%, sinking 38 out of 88 shots and 16 from 43 beyond the arc (37.2%). They capitalized at the charity stripe, hitting 23 free throws for a 92.0% rate. The Heat were penalized with 23 fouls, leading to 25 free-throw attempts for the Hornets, who turned over the ball 16 times and made 3 steals. Charlotte managed 36 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, totaling 46 for the game.
Brandon Miller was a standout player for the Hornets, scoring 34 points on 10 of 29 shooting (34.5%) and pulling down 8 rebounds in his 36 minutes on the court, also dishing out 4 assists.
The Hornets currently hold a record of 2-1 this season. Offensively, they’re struggling, shooting just 40.7% from the field, ranking 30th in the league. Thus far, Charlotte has scored 306 points, averaging 102.0 points per game, and they pull down 46.0 rebounds per game. The team earns an average of 23.0 assists (26th in the league) and turn the ball over 21.3 times per contest while committing 21.0 fouls on average and maintaining an 88.5% free throw percentage.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 15th in the NBA, allowing 113.7 points per game. They force opponents into 16.0 turnovers and have a defensive shooting percentage of 46.4% (17th in the league). Charlotte permits 38.7% shooting from three-point range (43 of 111) and allows 77.8% success from the free-throw line. They average 27.0 assists and 41.0 rebounds against them, ranking 20th and 8th in the league, respectively.
Which team will triumph against the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Charlotte
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