Washington Wizards 115, Charlotte Hornets 119
NBA · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Washington Wizards 119–115 on 2026-01-24 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:12 swung win probability 40% → 82%. 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 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 115 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:12 swung win probability 40% → 82%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q2 24-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 1:25 (win probability 56% → 97% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 13–0 | Q1 4:12 | 40% → 82% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q2 11:32 | 83% → 53% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 15–0 | Q2 1:25 | 56% → 97% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q4 11:26 | 96% → 100% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q4 6:04 | 100% → 89% |