Oklahoma City Thunder @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Thunder vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassThunder: Thunder+ · 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
Ajay MitchellThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Alex CarusoThunderGOutAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Thunder

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Thunder vs Hornets Preview

The Thunder are 4-0 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Thunder vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Thunder vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

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

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

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

More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2026

This Thunder vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Thunder visit the Hawks Dec 20; Hornets host the Trail Blazers Dec 19.

Thunder vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Thunder vs Hornets start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Thunder vs Hornets on?

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

What are the Thunder and Hornets records?

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

Who is injured for Thunder vs Hornets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Ajay Mitchell (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Alex Caruso (Thunder, out, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back).

How did Thunder vs Hornets go last season?

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

Who won the last Thunder vs Hornets game?

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

Where is Thunder vs Hornets being played?

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

Is Thunder vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Thunder 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.