Charlotte Hornets 129, Washington Wizards 112
NBA · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Washington Wizards 129–112 on 2026-02-22 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:05 swung win probability 25% → 64%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 38 | 23 | 44 | 24 | 129 |
| Washington Wizards | 37 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:05 swung win probability 25% → 64%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 28-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 10:34 (win probability 42% → 6% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q1 3:48 | 51% → 18% |
| Washington Wizards | 11–0 | Q1 0:05 | 25% → 64% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q2 9:55 | 64% → 30% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q3 10:34 | 42% → 6% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q4 2:33 | 0% → 0% |