The Washington Wizards try to avoid losing nine straight when they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

The Charlotte Hornets host the Washington Wizards to kick off action in the league on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets are trying to take a commanding 3-0 season-series lead against the Wizards. Neither game has been close so far this season. The Hornets are coming off a 126-109 victory at home a couple of days before Christmas in Game 2 against the Wizards. The game was actually relatively close through three quarters, but Charlotte pulled away in the fourth, outscoring Washington 34-19. LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 23 points, and he added nine assists, while Brandon Miller added 20 points. Charlotte is going for back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly three weeks after beating the Orlando Magic in a solid win on the road. Washington has only won four road games this season, and the Wizards are just trying to end their free fall, already having lost eight games in a row. The Wizards are now last in the Eastern Conference and have the fewest wins in the NBA with 10. Washington has also lost five straight road games. Subsequently, Washington is a 10.5-point underdog on the road today.

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Game Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026

Game Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

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The Hornets are coming off a big 124-97 victory against the Magic on Thursday, as Ball returned to the starting lineup. The Hornets star struggled off the bench in the team’s previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team tried to manage his minutes. Ball responded with 16 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Against Cleveland, Ball hit one of his 15 shots and finished with just two points. Miller led the Hornets against the Magic with 20 points. This is Charlotte’s best chance to win back-to-back in nearly a month.

The Wizards are coming off a 107-97 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. The game was closer than the final score would indicate, as the Wizards really made the Nuggets work for the win. Denver only pulled away late, with Peyton Watson scoring a game-high 35 points as the team waits for its MVP, Nikola Jokic, to rejoin the lineup next month. The loss shouldn’t cancel out a strong game from Kyshawn George, who led the team in points (20), rebounds (12), and assists (7). If George could do that against one of the best teams in the West, watch for him to have another strong performance here tonight, regardless of the outcome.

What Time Is The Game Between Washington and Charlotte On?

The Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets game will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NBA action.

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