Los Angeles Clippers @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 16, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
1-2 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Clippers vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

How to Watch Clippers vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 16, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games) · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassClippers: ClipperVision · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Bradley BealClippersGOutKneeOct 14, 2026
Brandon IngramClippersFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Jordan MillerClippersFOutShoulderAug 26, 2026
Max StrusClippersG-FOutFootOct 5, 2026
Yanic Konan NiederhauserClippersFOutLisfrancOct 20, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Clippers

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Clippers vs Hornets Preview

The Clippers are 1-2 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 this season.

The Clippers won last season's series 2-0. The Clippers rank 2nd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Darius Garland (24.0 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Clippers vs Hornets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesClippers 2-0

Previous meetings

Clippers vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Clippers 3 GPHornets 4 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
104.0#29
109.7#9
Opponent points
111.0#11
49.2%#4
Field goal %
41.5%#28
40.9%#2
Three-point %
29.8%#27
73.2%#25
Free throw %
87.0%#2
40.3#28
Rebounds
47.8#7
27.7#7
Assists
21.5#30
12.3#2
Steals
6.8#24
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
22.7#30
Turnovers
17.8#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5

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This Clippers vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Clippers visit the Heat Dec 18; Hornets host the Thunder Dec 18.

Clippers vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Clippers vs Hornets start?

The Los Angeles Clippers play the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Clippers vs Hornets on?

Local TV: KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Clippers and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Clippers were 1-2 and the Hornets were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Clippers vs Hornets?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Bradley Beal (Clippers, out, knee); Brandon Ingram (Clippers, out, heel); Jordan Miller (Clippers, out, shoulder); Max Strus (Clippers, out, foot); Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers, out, lisfranc); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf).

How did Clippers vs Hornets go last season?

The Clippers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Clippers vs Hornets game?

The Clippers beat the Hornets 117-109 on Jan 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Clippers vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Clippers vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Clippers and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.