Washington Wizards 109, Charlotte Hornets 126
NBA · 2025-12-23 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Washington Wizards 126–109 on 2025-12-23 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:56 swung win probability 41% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 31 | 34 | 25 | 19 | 109 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 24 | 38 | 30 | 34 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:56 swung win probability 41% → 78%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q4 19-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 4:17 (win probability 85% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 8:56 | 41% → 78% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q4 4:17 | 85% → 100% |