If you searched for Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards match player stats from February 22, 2026, here is everything you need — full box score, quarter-by-quarter breakdown, individual player numbers, and what it all actually means.
Charlotte walked into Washington and left with a dominant 129-112 win, led by LaMelo Ball’s 37-point masterclass on 10-of-15 shooting from three. Kon Knueppel backed him up with 28 points, and the Hornets never really looked back after the third quarter turned into a full-on demolition.
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Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Quarter | Washington Wizards | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 37 | 38 |
| Q2 | 19 | 23 |
| Q3 | 28 | 44 |
| Q4 | 28 | 24 |
| Final | 112 | 129 |
The game was relatively tight after one. Charlotte outscored Washington 23-19 in the second to build a cushion heading into the half. The third quarter is where it completely fell apart for the Wizards — the Hornets put up 44 points in a single period to essentially end any chance of a Washington comeback.
Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
Hornets Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | G | 37 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12/20 (60%) | 10/15 (66.7%) | 3/3 | +20 |
| Kon Knueppel | F | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10/18 (55.6%) | 5/9 (55.6%) | 3/5 | +33 |
| Brandon Miller | G | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8/14 (57.1%) | 5/7 (71.4%) | 1/2 | +7 |
| Josh Green | G | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4/6 (66.7%) | 2/4 (50%) | 2/2 | +10 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/3 (66.7%) | 0/0 | 2/2 | +24 |
| Grant Williams | F | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 (25%) | 1/3 (33.3%) | 2/3 | +33 |
| Tidjane Salaun | F | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/3 (100%) | 2/2 (100%) | 1/2 | -9 |
| Tre Mann | G | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2/8 (25%) | 0/3 | 2/2 | -3 |
| Sion James | G | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/3 | 0/2 | 0/2 | -2 |
Hornets Advanced Stats
| Player | True Shooting % | eFG% | Off. Rating | Def. Rating | Pts Off TOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 86.8% | 85.0% | 191.5 | 119.4 | 14 |
| Kon Knueppel | 69.3% | 69.4% | 131.4 | 120.6 | 2 |
| Brandon Miller | 73.9% | 75.0% | 138.7 | 122.2 | — |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 77.3% | 66.7% | 201.1 | 107.1 | 2 |
| Josh Green | 87.2% | 83.3% | 190.4 | 116.5 | 2 |
Washington Wizards Player Stats
Wizards Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | F | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/9 (66.7%) | 3/4 (75%) | 2/4 | -6 |
| Jaden Hardy | G | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/10 (50%) | 4/8 (50%) | 2/2 | +6 |
| Jamir Watkins | F | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/10 (50%) | 3/7 (42.9%) | 0/1 | +13 |
| Kyshawn George | F | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/9 (44.4%) | 2/4 (50%) | 3/3 | -21 |
| Tre Johnson | G | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5/10 (50%) | 1/3 (33.3%) | 0/0 | -21 |
| Sharife Cooper | G | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3/5 (60%) | 1/2 (50%) | 2/3 | -4 |
| Alondes Williams | G | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3/5 (60%) | 2/3 (66.7%) | 0/0 | +4 |
| Anthony Gill | C | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4/5 (80%) | 0/1 | 0/0 | -33 |
| Bub Carrington | G | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2/10 (20%) | 1/6 (16.7%) | 1/2 | -27 |
Wizards Advanced Stats
| Player | True Shooting % | eFG% | Off. Rating | Def. Rating | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | 79.0% | 83.3% | 158.9 | 132.3 | 0 |
| Jaden Hardy | 73.5% | 70.0% | 145.9 | 136.6 | 0 |
| Bub Carrington | 27.6% | 25.0% | 59.2 | 144.6 | 3 |
| Tre Johnson | 55.0% | 55.0% | 91.3 | 145.0 | 3 |
| Anthony Gill | 80.0% | 80.0% | 125.6 | 135.9 | 2 |
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Washington Wizards | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 112 | 129 |
| FG% | 48.8% | 49.4% |
| 3PT% | 42.9% | 54.3% |
| FT% | 70.6% | 72.0% |
| Total Rebounds | 40 | 60 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 16 |
| Assists | 24 | 27 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Second Chance Points | 13 | 25 |
| Fast Break Points | 12 | 14 |
| Points off Turnovers | 8 | 20 |
| Bench Points | 57 | 31 |
| Biggest Lead | 2 | 29 |
| eFG% | 59.5% | 63.8% |
| True Shooting % | 61.2% | 65.8% |
That rebounding gap tells the real story. Charlotte grabbed 60 total rebounds to Washington’s 40 — and converted 16 offensive boards into 25 second-chance points. Washington’s bench actually outscored Charlotte’s (57 vs 31), but the starters made all the difference.
Breaking Down the Game
LaMelo Ball Was Simply Unstoppable
You do not shoot 10-of-15 from three against an NBA defense by accident. LaMelo was locked in from the opening tip, and by the time Washington figured out how to adjust, it was already too late.
37 points. 8 rebounds. 7 assists. 66.7% from three. An 86.8% true shooting percentage on the night.
His 14 points off Washington’s turnovers alone essentially flipped the game’s margin in one category. Every time the Wizards gave the ball away, LaMelo made them pay — fast break buckets, pull-up threes, the whole menu.
- 10 three-pointers made on 15 attempts
- 14 points directly off Wizards turnovers
- 9 second-chance points on 3-for-3 second-chance attempts
- The Hornets’ biggest lead reached 29 points
Kon Knueppel Keeps Building His Case
The rookie wing has been one of the more consistent young pieces in Charlotte’s lineup, and this game was another strong entry on the resume. 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, five threes, and a +33 plus/minus.
What stands out beyond the scoring is the efficiency. A 69.3% true shooting percentage, 7 rebounds, 4 assists — Knueppel is doing more than just scoring. He is working within the offense and hitting shots when LaMelo draws the double team. The 55.6% conversion rate on both twos and threes speaks to a player with real shot-making consistency.
Brandon Miller in a Supporting Role
Miller did not need to force anything with LaMelo cooking. He picked his spots — 22 points on 57.1% shooting, five threes and a 71.4% clip from distance. His 73.9% true shooting percentage reflects a player who took the right shots rather than pressing for his own.
Ryan Kalkbrenner Was a Problem on the Glass
Only 6 points for the big man, but 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a +24 plus/minus. His 28.6% offensive rebound rate on the night was massive — every time Charlotte missed in the paint, Kalkbrenner was there to keep possessions alive. Those 25 second-chance points directly trace back to his activity.
Shooting Efficiency Breakdown
| Metric | Washington | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| eFG% | 59.5% | 63.8% |
| True Shooting % | 61.2% | 65.8% |
| 3PT% | 42.9% | 54.3% |
| FT% | 70.6% | 72.0% |
| At Rim FG% | 73.7% | 59.1% |
| Mid Range FG% | 38.9% | 50.0% |
Washington actually shot better at the rim (73.7% vs 59.1%), but Charlotte’s perimeter shooting was so dominant that it cancelled any edge Washington had in the paint. A 54.3% three-point clip on 46 attempts is the kind of number that will beat almost anyone on any given night.
Washington’s Side: Who Stood Out
Bilal Coulibaly Led the Wizards
Washington’s most efficient scorer on the night was Coulibaly — 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, 75% from three, and 2 blocks. His 79% true shooting percentage was the best among regular rotation players for the Wizards. Even in a blowout loss, Coulibaly showed why there is real optimism around his development as a two-way wing.
Jaden Hardy Hit Four Threes
Hardy chipped in 16 points and shot 50% from deep (4-of-8), finishing as Washington’s second-leading scorer. He was one of the few Wizards who found rhythm, ending with a +6 plus/minus — the best on his team among rotation players.
The Bub Carrington Struggle
Carrington had a tough night. 6 points on 2-of-10 shooting, 3 turnovers, and a -27 plus/minus. He went 1-of-6 from three with a 27.6% true shooting percentage. The Hornets’ defense clearly had a plan for him and executed it start to finish.
Key Storylines
Charlotte’s three-point shooting was elite. A 54.3% clip from beyond the arc on 46 attempts is not a normal night. LaMelo was the engine, but Miller and Knueppel both shot above 55% from three. When all three are clicking simultaneously, it is extremely difficult to guard.
Second-chance points were the backbreaker. Charlotte turned 16 offensive rebounds into 25 second-chance points. Washington managed just 13 from 9 offensive boards. That is a 12-point swing from effort and positioning alone.
Washington’s bench scored 57 points — more than Charlotte’s bench (31) — but the Wizards’ starters were outplayed so badly that it simply did not matter in the final accounting.
Turnover exploitation separated the teams. The Wizards gave up 20 points off their 11 turnovers. Charlotte only allowed 8 off their 12. That 12-point swing in one category added up fast, and LaMelo was the primary beneficiary running the break.
Charlotte Hornets Season Context
This victory continued an impressive stretch for the Hornets. The LaMelo-led starting unit has been consistently posting strong offensive ratings, and the emergence of Knueppel as a capable secondary scorer has given Charlotte a real two-man punch at the top of the lineup.
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Per Basketball Reference, LaMelo Ball has been among the league leaders in three-point volume this season, and nights like this one are a direct reflection of that output.
Washington’s Rebuild Reality
The Wizards are clearly in a different phase. Washington is developing young talent and the box score shows real flashes — Coulibaly’s efficiency, Hardy’s shooting, George’s versatility. But against a team as sharp as Charlotte right now, those developmental moments come inside blowout losses.
Per ESPN’s NBA coverage, Washington has been one of the league’s most active teams in terms of playing young players meaningful minutes this season, and the individual numbers reflect a group improving incrementally even when team results do not follow.
The NBA’s official stats page shows Washington’s defensive rating has been a consistent problem area, and Charlotte’s shooting efficiency in this game was a direct reflection of that vulnerability getting exposed by a sharp offensive team.
Final Takeaway
The Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards match player stats from February 22, 2026 tell the story of a team firing on all cylinders versus one still finding its way. LaMelo’s 37-point, 10-three-pointer performance was the headline, but the Hornets won this game across every meaningful category — shooting, rebounding, free throws, turnover conversion, and tempo. The 129-112 final score does not even fully capture how one-sided the third quarter was, when Charlotte outscored Washington 44-28 to effectively end any drama.
For Charlotte, it was a statement performance built on elite perimeter shooting and relentless second-chance scoring. For Washington, it is more film to study and another night of building toward what they hope to eventually become.
