Charlotte Hornets @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Mar 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Hornets vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

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

Date & time
Tuesday, March 16, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

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
Alex CarusoThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-CDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGDay-To-DayBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 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

Hornets

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Thunder Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Thunder are 4-0 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Thunder rank 5th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Hornets vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPThunder 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
111.3#22
111.0#11
Opponent points
100.8#2
41.5%#28
Field goal %
44.6%#22
29.8%#27
Three-point %
34.4%#15
87.0%#2
Free throw %
87.5%#1
47.8#6
Rebounds
46.8#8
21.5#30
Assists
23.3#27
6.8#24
Steals
9.5#13
5.3#13
Blocks
7.8#3
17.8#27
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

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

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–

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This Hornets vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets visit the Pelicans Mar 18; Thunder host the Mavericks Mar 17.

Hornets vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Thunder start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Thunder on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Thunder were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Thunder?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Alex Caruso (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, day-to-day, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, day-to-day, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, day-to-day, knee).

How did Hornets vs Thunder go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Thunder game?

The Hornets beat the Thunder 124-97 on Jan 5, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Hornets vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

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