The Charlotte Hornets (7-19) are set to face the Washington Wizards (3-21) in a matchup of struggling teams. Both squads are currently on losing streaks, with the Hornets having dropped their last two games and the Wizards on a three-game skid. The Hornets sit fourth in their division, while the Wizards are at the bottom, ranked fifth.
LaMelo Ball leads Charlotte with an impressive average of 30.2 points per game, complemented by 7.2 assists. For Washington, Jordan Poole is the standout performer, averaging 20.3 points and 5.1 assists per game. Both teams will be looking to break their respective losing streaks and gain momentum as they head into the latter part of the season.
Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South), NBA League Pass Channel 2
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Washington Wizards Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 3-21
Conference Record: 2-14
Division Record: 2-3
Streak: 3 loss
Charlotte Hornets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 7-19
Conference Record: 6-18
Division Record: 0-6
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Washington Wizards (3-21, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Jordan Poole, 20.3 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jonas Valančiūnas, 7.63 RPG
Assists Leader: Jordan Poole, 5.1 APG
Steals Leader: Jordan Poole, 1.68 SPG
Blocks Leader: Alex Sarr, 1.82 BPG
Charlotte Hornets (7-19, #4 in division)
Points Leader: LaMelo Ball, 30.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nick Richards, 9.27 RPG
Assists Leader: LaMelo Ball, 7.2 APG
Steals Leader: LaMelo Ball, 1.26 SPG
Blocks Leader: Nick Richards, 1.64 BPG
Washington Wizards Injury Report
Saddiq Bey – Knee (Out) – Coach Brain Keefe said that Bey doesn’t have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Kyle Kuzma – Ribs (Out) – The Wizards listed Kuzma as Out for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Hornets.
Carlton Carrington – Illness (Day To Day) – The Wizards listed Carrington as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Hornets.
Malcolm Brogdon – Hamstring (Day To Day) – Brogdon did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Corey Kispert – Ankle (Day To Day) – Kispert didi not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Kyshawn George – Ankle (Day To Day) – George did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Grant Williams – ACL (Out For Season) – The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.
Brandon Miller – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Hornets listed Miller as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Wizards.
Tre Mann – Back (Out) – The Hornets announced Monday (Dec.16) that Mann will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Washington Wizards Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs Charlotte Hornets
December 21, 2024 at Milwaukee Bucks
December 23, 2024 at Oklahoma City Thunder
December 26, 2024 vs Charlotte Hornets
December 28, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 30, 2024 vs New York Knicks
January 01, 2025 vs Chicago Bulls
January 03, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
January 05, 2025 vs New Orleans Pelicans
January 07, 2025 vs Houston Rockets
Charlotte Hornets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Washington Wizards
December 20, 2024 at Philadelphia 76ers
December 23, 2024 vs Houston Rockets
December 26, 2024 at Washington Wizards
December 28, 2024 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
December 30, 2024 vs Chicago Bulls
January 03, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 05, 2025 at Cleveland Cavaliers
January 07, 2025 vs Phoenix Suns
January 09, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers
