Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards: Dec 12, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
2-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Washington WizardsWizards
2-1 · Home

Hornets vs Wizards tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards).

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

Date & time
Saturday, December 12, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Wizards: Monumental Sports Network+
Arena
Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

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
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Naz ReidHornetsC-FDay-To-DayIllnessOct 26, 2026
AJ DybantsaWizardsFOutAnkleOct 18, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Wizards

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Wizards Preview

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

The Hornets won last season's series 4-0. The Wizards rank 10th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Naz Reid (20.0 points per game) and Trae Young (22.3 points per game).

Hornets vs Wizards Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesHornets 4-0

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Wizards Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 3 GPWizards 3 GP
102.0#29
Points per game
118.0#12
113.7#14
Opponent points
116.0#17
40.8%#29
Field goal %
46.2%#14
29.6%#25
Three-point %
28.6%#27
88.5%#1
Free throw %
82.7%#7
45.7#11
Rebounds
44.3#15
23.0#27
Assists
25.7#12
6.3#27
Steals
8.7#17
5.3#13
Blocks
6.3#8
20.0#28
Turnovers
14.7#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Raptors2-11.0
5Pacers2-11.0
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5

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This Hornets vs Wizards page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets host the Raptors Dec 14; Wizards visit the Celtics Dec 14.

Hornets vs Wizards FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Wizards start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Washington Wizards on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Wizards on?

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

What are the Hornets and Wizards records?

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

Who is injured for Hornets vs Wizards?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee); Naz Reid (Hornets, day-to-day, illness); AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, out, ankle).

How did Hornets vs Wizards go last season?

The Hornets won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Wizards game?

The Hornets beat the Wizards 129-112 on Feb 22, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Wizards being played?

At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.

Is Hornets vs Wizards on NBA League Pass?

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