Charlotte Hornets 124, Oklahoma City Thunder 97
NBA · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 124–97 on 2026-01-05 in NBA play, a 27-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:52 swung win probability 65% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Oklahoma City Thunder lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 124 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 33 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:52 swung win probability 65% → 25%.
Why Oklahoma City Thunder lost
- Lost Q2 17-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 7:52 (win probability 65% → 25% for the home side).
- Shot 42.5% eFG vs a 56.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 12–0 | Q1 7:52 | 65% → 25% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q2 3:34 | 36% → 5% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q4 11:17 | 0% → 0% |