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Hornets vs Wizards final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 129-112 on February 22, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 38 | 23 | 44 | 24 | 129 |
| Wizards | 37 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 37 PTS LaMelo Ball
- 9 REB Ryan Kalkbrenner
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Wizards
- 17 PTS Bilal Coulibaly
- 7 REB Alondes Williams
- 4 AST Anthony Gill
Hornets vs Wizards Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams F | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 2-3 | +33 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 15 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +24 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 28 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-18 | 5-9 | 3-5 | +33 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 27 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12-20 | 10-15 | 3-3 | +20 |
| Brandon Miller F | 26 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-14 | 5-7 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tre Mann G | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Josh Green G | 23 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 20 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Sion James G | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-2 | -2 |
| PJ Hall F | 16 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -17 |
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington G | 30 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-10 | 1-6 | 1-2 | -27 |
| Anthony Gill F | 30 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -33 |
| Kyshawn George F | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 3-3 | -21 |
| Bilal Coulibaly G | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6-9 | 3-4 | 2-4 | -6 |
| Tre Johnson G | 19 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-10 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jamir Watkins F | 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-7 | 0-1 | +13 |
| Sharife Cooper G | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 2-3 | -4 |
| Jaden Hardy G | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Alondes Williams G | 34 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Will Riley F | 30 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-11 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +4 |
Hornets vs Wizards Recap
The Hornets beat the Wizards behind a 44-28 third quarter that turned a 5-point game into a 21-point one. Charlotte moved to 27-31 and Washington fell to 16-40.
A 61-56 halftime lead was all the Hornets had before the break. By the end of three quarters they led 105-84. The Wizards won the fourth 28-24, but the gap was already set. Charlotte also outrebounded Washington 53 to 37.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 37 points and 7 assists. Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 17 points, and no teammate matched Ball's scoring. Charlotte made 25 of 46 three-pointers, while Washington made 18 of 42.
The number to know: 12 free throws made by Washington on 17 attempts, against 18 of 25 for Charlotte, which shows how little the Wizards got from the line.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| 43-87 | Field Goals | 41-84 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 25-46 | 3-Pointers | 18-42 |
| 54.3% | 3P % | 42.9% |
| 18-25 | Free Throws | 12-17 |
| 72.0% | FT % | 70.6% |
| 53 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 27 | Assists | 24 |
| 9 | Steals | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 29 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 63.8% | 10.9% | 36.4% | 0.207 |
 Wizards | 59.5% | 10.7% | 19.6% | 0.143 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Wizards Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, February 22, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
- Arena
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Wizards Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- L vs Cavaliers 113-118 Feb 20, 2026
- L vs Rockets 101-105 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Hawks 110-107 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pistons 104-110 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Hawks 126-119 Feb 7, 2026
Wizards last 5
- W vs Pacers 131-118 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Pacers 112-105 Feb 19, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 113-138 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Heat 101-132 Feb 8, 2026
- L @ Nets 113-127 Feb 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 26, 2026 Wizards @ Hornets 103-110
- Jan 24, 2026 Wizards @ Hornets 115-119
- Dec 23, 2025 Wizards @ Hornets 109-126
- Oct 26, 2025 Hornets @ Wizards 139-113
More NBA Games on Feb 22, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0121Top: Joe 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3104
Atlanta Hawks2-2115Top: Johnson 26 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2117
Golden State Warriors1-3128Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 20 REB, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1122
Milwaukee Bucks1-394Top: Quickley 32 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2134
Indiana Pacers2-2130Top: Siakam 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1111
Los Angeles Lakers3-089Top: Brown 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1108Top: Maxey 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-277Top: Clingan 23 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3105
Chicago Bulls1-399Top: Towns 28 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Los Angeles Clippers1-2109Top: Leonard 37 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Wizards: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Wizards visit the Cavaliers Oct 28.
Hornets vs Wizards FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Wizards on Feb 22, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 129-112 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 37 points.
What are the Hornets and Wizards records?
After this game the Hornets were 27-31 and the Wizards were 16-40 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Wizards?
LaMelo Ball scored 37 for the Hornets. Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 for the Wizards.
Who leads the Hornets vs Wizards season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Wizards game?
The Hornets beat the Wizards 110-103 on Oct 26, 2026 at home.
Where was Hornets vs Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Wizards?
Hornets-Wizards: Q1 38-37, Q2 23-19, Q3 44-28, Q4 24-28.
What is next for the Hornets and Wizards?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Wizards visit the Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.