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Jan 26, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (25) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Hornets have been really, really good in January.

Jan 26, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (25) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets have been really, really good in January.

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Jan 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Philadelphia.

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Sixers.

Oct 25, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Hornets enter Sunday on a two-game winning streak.

Jan 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) passes the ball defended by Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the first quarter at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets are now one win away from tying their wins from last season.

Dec 23, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) drives in past Charlotte Hornets forward Koa Knueppel (7) and forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Game Preview The Hornets (17-28) are back in Charlotte on Saturday, this time hosting the division rival Washington Wizards (10-33). Today’s matchup will be the

Jan 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) shoots during warm ups at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Picking this afternoon's game. between Charlotte and Washington.

Jan 22, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a basket against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Magic recorded a season-low in rebounds during Thursday night's game.

Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Some good news for Charlotte on the injury front.

Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game against the Magic.

Oct 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Charlotte closes a quick turnaround against an Orlando team eyeing stronger starts.

Jan 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward center Evan Mobley (4) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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The Hornets were able to cut a 27 point lead down to 4, but it was not enough.

Jan 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Cavaliers.

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets build on momentum from the recent road trip?

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The Hornets' egalitarian offensive approach blitzed the Nuggets.

Dec 7, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel (7) shoots as he is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Charlotte closes out a back-to-back on its Western Conference swing.

Dec 7, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives in as he is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Nuggets.

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrates against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Warriors.

Dec 31, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) defends against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Golden State.

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Hornets' west coast roadtrip continues in San Francisco

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The four combined for 100 total points for the Hornets.

Nov 10, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Los Angeles.

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Charlotte dropped another close game, falling 117-109 to the Clippers.

Jan 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots the ball against the LA Clippers in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Hornets have still yet to win when in LA to face the Clippers since 2009.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) makes a quick pass during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Will the Hornets finally put an end to the misery against the Clippers?