Davis’ 30 points, 22 rebounds lead Lakers past Grizzlies
March 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Hornets snap Knicks’ 9-game win streak with 112-105 victory
March 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Needing two overtimes to get by Boston two nights earlier left the New York Knicks low on fuel when they returned home.
The Charlotte Hornets were happy to take advantage.
Williams, Hornets send Heat to 4th straight defeat 108-103
February 26, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 21 points, rookie center Mark Williams had a huge game with 18 points and 20 rebounds — both career highs — and the surging Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 108-103 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth straight win.
Charlotte faces Minnesota, aims to end road slide
February 23, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (17-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30, eighth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -7.5
San Antonio takes on Charlotte on 13-game losing streak
February 14, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-44, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (16-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio looks to break its 13-game losing streak with a victory over Charlotte.
Charlotte plays Chicago on home losing streak
January 25, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (22-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte aims to stop its five-game home slide with a win against Chicago.
Hornets’ Kelly Oubre to undergo surgery on his left hand
January 3, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left hand.
The team said in a statement Tuesday that “updates on the procedure and his rehabilitation status will be provided when appropriate." It isn't clear how long he'll be out; Oubre missed three of the team’s last four games with the injury.
Morant, Memphis set for matchup against Charlotte
January 3, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (23-13, second in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-28, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies square off against the Charlotte Hornets.
James leads Los Angeles against Charlotte after 47-point game
January 1, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (15-21, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-27, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Charlotte Hornets after LeBron James scored 47 points in the Lakers' 130-121 win against the Atlanta Hawks.
Durant, Nets set for matchup against the Hornets
December 30, 2022 GMTBrooklyn Nets (23-12, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-26, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets visit the Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte plays Oklahoma City, looks to break home losing streak
December 28, 2022 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (15-19, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (9-26, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its five-game home losing streak with a victory against Oklahoma City.
Lakers play the Hornets in cross-conference matchup
December 22, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (8-23, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (13-18, 13th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers host Kelly Oubre Jr.
Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Kings to halt 8-game skid
December 20, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Sacramento Kings 125-119 on Monday night to stop an eight-game losing streak.
Charlotte takes on Atlanta, seeks to break 6-game slide
December 15, 2022 GMTAtlanta Hawks (14-15, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to stop its six-game skid when the Hornets play Atlanta.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
December 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
December 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Joel Embiid scores 53 points, 76ers rout Hornets 131-113
December 12, 2022 GMTPHILAELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 53 points and 11 rebounds to power the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-113 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
With the crowd serenading him with MVP chants, Embiid had his second 50-plus point performance of the season and the fourth 50-plus point game of his career.
Irving, Durant help Nets outlast Hornets, 122-116
December 8, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 122-116 on Wednesday night.
Seth Curry added 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting to help the Nets won for the fifth time in six games.
Leonard hits go-ahead shot in return, Clippers beat Hornets
December 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in his return from a right ankle sprain.
Leonard returns, hits game-winner as Clippers beat Hornets
December 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard couldn't have drawn up a better return.
The five-time All-Star had 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in his return from a right ankle sprain.
Oubre and Charlotte take on Los Angeles in non-conference play
December 4, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (13-11, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Norman Powell and the Los Angeles Clippers take on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Giannis-less Bucks cruise to 105-96 win over Hornets
December 4, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bobby Portis scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-96 on Saturday night, despite missing star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“Everybody gives themselves up for the betterment of the team,” Portis said of Milwaukee’s depth.
Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Charlotte after 40-point game
December 3, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (15-6, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hornets -6; over/under is 223
Rozier, Hornets hold on to beat Wizards 117-116
December 3, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 and the Charlotte Hornets held off a furious fourth-quarter rally by Bradley Beal and the Wizards to hand Washington its fifth loss in the last six games, 117-116 on Friday night.
Washington plays Charlotte, aims to break road skid
December 1, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (11-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington will try to break its four-game road skid when the Wizards visit Charlotte.
Oubre scores 28, Hornets snap T-Wolves’ 5-game win streak
November 26, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Minnesota's five-game win streak with a 110-108 victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves on Friday night.
Charlotte plays Philadelphia on 5-game home slide
November 23, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (9-8, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (4-14, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hornets -4; over/under is 214.5
Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off
November 21, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the Washington Wizards, after watching star Bradley Beal limp off in the last minute, beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102 on Sunday night.
Charlotte plays Indiana on home slide
November 15, 2022 GMTIndiana Pacers (6-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (4-11, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte plays Indiana looking to end its four-game home slide.
Hornets stop 8-game slide with 112-105 win against Magic
November 15, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 17 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped an eight-game slide with a 112-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
Charlotte had seven players score in double figures, including its starting lineup.
Charlotte faces Orlando on 8-game slide
November 13, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-11, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (4-9, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte enters the matchup against Orlando after losing eight straight games.
Strus scores 31, Heat roll past sliding Hornets 132-115
November 13, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Max Strus and the Miami Heat finally enjoyed a rare easy win.
Strus scored 31 points, one off his career high, and the Heat spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the Charlotte lineup by beating the Hornets 132-115 on Saturday night.
Miami hosts Charlotte following overtime win against Charlotte
November 11, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-10, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (5-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Charlotte Hornets following the Miami Heat's 117-112 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Hornets 117-112 in OT
November 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Another night, another close game for the Miami Heat. And Jimmy Butler wouldn't let this one get away.
Butler scored 35 points, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, and the Heat recovered to beat to beat Charlotte 117-112 in overtime Thursday night.
Durant scores 27, leads Nets past Hornets 98-94
November 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Brooklyn Nets erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Saturday night, improving to 2-0 since Kyrie Irving’s suspension.
Brooks scores 23 as Grizzlies rout Hornets 130-99
November 5, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, matching his career-high with six 3-pointers, and the Memphis Grizzlies ran past the Charlotte Hornets 130-99 on Friday night.
Desmond Bane finished with 19 points as eight Grizzlies players reached double figures.
Green scores 17 as Bulls cruise past Hornets 106-88
November 3, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — On an off night for two of Chicago's biggest stars, Javonte Green and the rest of the Bulls picked up the slack.
Green scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, leading a strong performance by Chicago's reserves and helping the Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-88 on Wednesday.
Huerter, Mitchell propel Kings past Hornets 115-108
November 1, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored 26 points, Davion Mitchell added 23 points including two clutch jumpers late in the game as the Sacramento Kings rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 for their second straight win.
Hornets spoil Curry’s homecoming again
October 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 31 points, Gordon Hayward added 23 and the Charlotte Hornets once again spoiled Stephen Curry’s annual homecoming game with a 120-113 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Hornets spoil Curry’s homecoming again, beat Warriors in OT
October 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets were coming off a 20-point road loss to the Orlando Magic, playing on the second night of a back-to-back and without their starting front court of LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks outlast Hornets 134-131 in OT
October 27, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, hitting the go-ahead basket in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-131 on Wednesday night.
Oubre, Richards power Hornets to 126-109 win over Hawks
October 24, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 24 points, Nick Richards added a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a reserve role, and the Charlotte Hornets coasted to a 126-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball unlikely to play in season opener
October 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained left ankle.
Hornets coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Ball is doubtful for the game and is uncertain if he will make the trip out West.
Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets
October 3, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 24 points and Jayson Tatum added 16 on Sunday as the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics opened under new coach Joe Mazzulla with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Bridges, Ball help Hornets to 125-114 win over Knicks
March 31, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and LaMelo Ball had 20 points and 15 rebounds to help lead the Charlotte Hornets past the New York Knicks 125-114 on Wednesday night.
Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Hornets
March 28, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (44-31, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (39-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -3.5; over/under is 231.5
James moves to No. 2 on NBA scoring list in Lakers’ loss
March 20, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list, but it was part of another loss for his Los Angeles Lakers when the Washington Wizards overcame a 16-point deficit for a 127-119 victory Saturday night.
Hornets rout road-weary Mavs 129-108 for 4th straight win
March 20, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 23 points, P.J. Washington added a season-high 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the road-weary Dallas Mavericks 129-108 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Hornets emerge from break reenergized, rout Raptors 125-93
February 26, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets emerged from the All-Star break looking reenergized with a 125-93 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Minnesota puts home win streak on the line against Charlotte
February 14, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (29-29, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-27, seventh in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Timberwolves play Charlotte.
Charlotte hosts Memphis on 5-game home skid
February 12, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (39-18, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (29-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -7.5; over/under is 235.5
Charlotte faces Detroit, looks to break 6-game skid
February 11, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (28-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (12-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -6.5; over/under is 225.5
Love hits late FTs, Cavs edge Hornets 102-101 in wild finish
February 5, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers nearly lost a game because of a 3-pointer that never went through the hoop — and officials said never should have counted.
Kevin Love made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left and finished with 25 points as the Cavaliers escaped with a 102-101 win over Charlotte Hornets on Friday night following a wild fourth quarter.
Celtics beat Hornets, overcome Ball’s career-best 38 points
February 3, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Josh Richardson made six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Jayson Tatum hit two key free throws and finished with 19 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Charlotte Hornets 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming a career-best 38 points by LaMelo Ball.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs. Hornets with injuries
January 28, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been ruled out Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
James will miss his second straight game because of left knee soreness, and Davis is out with right wrist soreness.
Hornets’ 158 points season-high in NBA, most for franchise
January 27, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over Pacers
January 27, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Charlotte coach James Borrego gave his players a simple instruction Wednesday night.
Let it fly.
The Hornets didn’t disappoint. They made 24 3-pointers, broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record and produced the highest point total in the NBA this season with a 158-126 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Ball’s triple-double carries Hornets past Celtics, 111-102
January 20, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Terry Rozier led Charlotte with 28 points against his former team.
Milwaukee plays Charlotte, looks for 5th straight road win
January 8, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (25-15, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (20-19, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee visits Charlotte trying to continue its four-game road winning streak.
Oubre, Hornets set franchise record for 3s, rout Pistons
January 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a career-high nine of Charlotte's franchise-record 24 3-pointers and the Hornets routed the Pistons 140-111 on Wednesday night.
Oubre had eight 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, tying an NBA record set by Milwaukee's Michael Redd in 2002.