Charlotte Hornets 79, Washington Wizards 95
NBA · 2026-10-30 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Charlotte Hornets 95–79 on 2026-10-30 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:48 swung win probability 25% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 79 |
| Washington Wizards | 22 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:48 swung win probability 25% → 53%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q3 13-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 0:48 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 46.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 29-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q2 11:48 | 25% → 53% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q3 10:22 | 77% → 96% |
| Washington Wizards | 11–0 | Q3 0:48 | 98% → 100% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q4 4:57 | 100% → 100% |