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Hornets vs Kings final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on March 11, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Kings | 34 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 30 PTS LaMelo Ball
- 10 REB Moussa Diabate
- 5 AST Brandon Miller
Kings
- 39 PTS DeMar DeRozan
- 8 REB Precious Achiuwa
- 8 AST Nique Clifford
Hornets vs Kings Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel G | 34 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 5-8 | 5-5 | +15 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 33 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Brandon Miller F | 32 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-15 | 2-5 | 4-4 | +12 |
| Miles Bridges F | 31 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11-15 | 3-4 | 1-1 | +14 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 30 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-22 | 6-13 | 4-4 | +16 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Coby White G | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Sion James G | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-7 | 1-4 | 1-2 | -10 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 14 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Josh Green G | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes G | 30 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -18 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 40 | 39 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17-22 | 0-1 | 5-5 | +3 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 29 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -22 |
| Nique Clifford G | 40 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7-16 | 2-6 | 2-3 | -4 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 24 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Drew Eubanks FC | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-2 | +9 |
| Daeqwon Plowden GF | 30 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Doug McDermott F | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +7 |
Hornets vs Kings Recap
The Hornets beat the Kings by outscoring Sacramento 31-23 in the third quarter. Charlotte moved to 34-33 on the season, and Sacramento fell to 16-51.
A 3-point deficit at halftime turned into a lead after three quarters. Sacramento led 62-59 at the break, and Charlotte led 90-85 after three. The Hornets made 19 of 40 from three, while the Kings made 8 of 25.
DeMar DeRozan scored 39 for Sacramento, and LaMelo Ball answered with 30 for Charlotte. Moussa Diabate added 10 rebounds for the Hornets. The Kings shot 45 of 83 from the floor and Charlotte shot 41 of 90, yet Charlotte made 16 of 17 free throws and Sacramento made 11 of 14.
The number to know: 19 of 40 from three-point range. The Hornets made 11 more threes than the Kings, and it covered their lower field goal percentage.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 41-90 | Field Goals | 45-83 |
| 45.6% | FG % | 54.2% |
| 19-40 | 3-Pointers | 8-25 |
| 47.5% | 3P % | 32.0% |
| 16-17 | Free Throws | 11-14 |
| 94.1% | FT % | 78.6% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 29 | Assists | 24 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 6 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 12 | Fouls | 18 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 56.1% | 12.6% | 32.5% | 0.178 |
 Kings | 59.0% | 12.7% | 22.2% | 0.133 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, March 11, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W @ Trail Blazers 103-101 Mar 10, 2026
- L @ Suns 99-111 Mar 8, 2026
- L vs Heat 120-128 Mar 6, 2026
- W @ Celtics 118-89 Mar 4, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 117-90 Mar 3, 2026
Kings last 5
- W vs Pacers 114-109 Mar 10, 2026
- W vs Bulls 126-110 Mar 8, 2026
- L vs Pelicans 123-133 Mar 5, 2026
- L vs Suns 103-114 Mar 3, 2026
- L @ Lakers 104-128 Mar 1, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 24, 2026 Kings @ Hornets 90-134
More NBA Games on Mar 11, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1122
Orlando Magic1-2128Top: Bane 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
New Orleans Pelicans0-3122Top: III 28 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3134
Utah Jazz1-3117Top: Sensabaugh 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-093
Denver Nuggets1-2129Top: Murray 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1128
Los Angeles Clippers1-2153Top: Leonard 45 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Kings visit the Spurs Oct 27.
Hornets vs Kings FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Kings on Mar 11, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 30 points.
What are the Hornets and Kings records?
After this game the Hornets were 34-33 and the Kings were 16-51 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Kings?
LaMelo Ball scored 30 for the Hornets. DeMar DeRozan scored 39 for the Kings.
Who leads the Hornets vs Kings season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Kings game?
The Hornets beat the Kings 134-90 on Mar 24, 2026 at home.
Where was Hornets vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Kings?
Hornets-Kings: Q1 30-34, Q2 29-28, Q3 31-23, Q4 27-24.
What is next for the Hornets and Kings?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Kings visit the Spurs on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.