The Washington Wizards (10-3) play against the Charlotte Hornets (7-7) at Spectrum Center
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 17, 2021
Washington Wizards 29, Charlotte Hornets 24 (Q2 11:17)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st Quarter: Wizards 29, Hornets 24
Gafford: 10 pts., 2 rebs.
Beal: 5 pts., 2 rebs., 4 assts.
Ball: 8 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
FG%: Wizards 52%, Hornets 37%
Points in the paint: Wizards 20, Hornets 10 – 7:34 PM
End of the 1st Quarter: Wizards 29, Hornets 24
Gafford: 10 pts., 2 rebs.
Beal: 5 pts., 2 rebs., 4 assts.
Ball: 8 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
FG%: Wizards 52%, Hornets 37%
Points in the paint: Wizards 20, Hornets 10 – 7:34 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one, the Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24.
Gafford: 10p
Wiz shooting 52% FG, 3-9 from three
Hornets 4-10 from three – 7:34 PM
After one, the Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24.
Gafford: 10p
Wiz shooting 52% FG, 3-9 from three
Hornets 4-10 from three – 7:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Things we know for sure:
Sky is Blue
Grass is Green
Water is Wet
Miles can DUNK!
@Miles Bridges | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/zMzc0twVIW – 7:34 PM
Things we know for sure:
Sky is Blue
Grass is Green
Water is Wet
Miles can DUNK!
@Miles Bridges | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/zMzc0twVIW – 7:34 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24 after one. They went on a 12-4 run after Unseld Jr. called timeout at 20-17. Gafford leads all scorers with 10 pts. – 7:33 PM
Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24 after one. They went on a 12-4 run after Unseld Jr. called timeout at 20-17. Gafford leads all scorers with 10 pts. – 7:33 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Great sign for the Wizards with Daniel Gafford having 10 pts on 5-5 FG early in the 1st quarter. He had 4, 4 and 6 pts in his last 3 games. – 7:28 PM
Great sign for the Wizards with Daniel Gafford having 10 pts on 5-5 FG early in the 1st quarter. He had 4, 4 and 6 pts in his last 3 games. – 7:28 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LaMelo ball, a 38% three-point shooter this season, has knocked down two in the first quarter against Washington. Three-point shot has become a major weapon early in his career. – 7:27 PM
LaMelo ball, a 38% three-point shooter this season, has knocked down two in the first quarter against Washington. Three-point shot has become a major weapon early in his career. – 7:27 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Terry Rozier finds Miles Bridges up high for the lob slam ✈️🔨
pic.twitter.com/ttZsBuz0Mi – 7:26 PM
Terry Rozier finds Miles Bridges up high for the lob slam ✈️🔨
pic.twitter.com/ttZsBuz0Mi – 7:26 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are No. 1 in isolation defense this year. Kyle Kuzma vs. LaMelo Ball, for example: pic.twitter.com/l6Et8XUwUR – 7:22 PM
The Wizards are No. 1 in isolation defense this year. Kyle Kuzma vs. LaMelo Ball, for example: pic.twitter.com/l6Et8XUwUR – 7:22 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford has been unhappy with his performance the last few games. Balling early for the Wizards with 8 points on 4-4 shooting in 5 minutes, one foul for now. – 7:22 PM
Daniel Gafford has been unhappy with his performance the last few games. Balling early for the Wizards with 8 points on 4-4 shooting in 5 minutes, one foul for now. – 7:22 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
S/O to these fans for showing love in Charlotte!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HpElS0g0wD – 7:22 PM
S/O to these fans for showing love in Charlotte!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HpElS0g0wD – 7:22 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
New cut got @Bradley Beal looking young 😂 pic.twitter.com/KTf93OhzIK – 7:19 PM
New cut got @Bradley Beal looking young 😂 pic.twitter.com/KTf93OhzIK – 7:19 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Hornets want to turn tonight’s game into a fast-paced track meet. That wouldn’t be good for the Wizards. The Wizards would be better off slowing the pace down, except when they generate live-ball turnovers. – 7:18 PM
The Hornets want to turn tonight’s game into a fast-paced track meet. That wouldn’t be good for the Wizards. The Wizards would be better off slowing the pace down, except when they generate live-ball turnovers. – 7:18 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Daniel Gafford up to 8 points already. Not surprising given the Hornets’ struggles with defending the paint this season. – 7:18 PM
Daniel Gafford up to 8 points already. Not surprising given the Hornets’ struggles with defending the paint this season. – 7:18 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Great pass @Mason Plumlee!
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/JXSoCUnepa – 7:17 PM
Great pass @Mason Plumlee!
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/JXSoCUnepa – 7:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is defending LaMelo Ball early tonight. He did a great job against Ja Morant earlier this season. – 7:12 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is defending LaMelo Ball early tonight. He did a great job against Ja Morant earlier this season. – 7:12 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards aim to tie their best start in franchise history as they play LaMelo Ball and the Hornets. Watch the game on @NBCSWashington or stream it here: smart.link/5bb65a2b6cedb?… – 7:10 PM
The Wizards aim to tie their best start in franchise history as they play LaMelo Ball and the Hornets. Watch the game on @NBCSWashington or stream it here: smart.link/5bb65a2b6cedb?… – 7:10 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Wizards extend contract of GM Sheppard on heels of team’s fast start nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/17/wiz… – 7:03 PM
Wizards extend contract of GM Sheppard on heels of team’s fast start nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/17/wiz… – 7:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Are you 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘?!
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Washington Wizards
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/Wha33iwF91 – 7:03 PM
Are you 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘?!
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Washington Wizards
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/Wha33iwF91 – 7:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Tonight’s Starting 🖐️
Check out @crumblcookies’ starters of the week: https://t.co/ogyvkEMqyP pic.twitter.com/ru0NLPsGzb – 6:46 PM
Tonight’s Starting 🖐️
Check out @crumblcookies’ starters of the week: https://t.co/ogyvkEMqyP pic.twitter.com/ru0NLPsGzb – 6:46 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Always good to see a familiar face!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HCHivgtE1o – 6:41 PM
Always good to see a familiar face!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HCHivgtE1o – 6:41 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
#DCFamily, how many dunks is Trezz getting tonight? pic.twitter.com/g5hPGNK8m3 – 6:30 PM
#DCFamily, how many dunks is Trezz getting tonight? pic.twitter.com/g5hPGNK8m3 – 6:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tonight’s first 5️⃣! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/XM4LhEdWOo – 6:30 PM
Tonight’s first 5️⃣! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/XM4LhEdWOo – 6:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Great to see this.
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/Pyiao5bE8W – 6:25 PM
Great to see this.
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/Pyiao5bE8W – 6:25 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
1️⃣ hour until tip!
📍 Charlotte
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
1️⃣ hour until tip!
📍 Charlotte
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs WAS
PJ Washington (L Elbow Hyperextension) is OUT.
Gordon Hayward (R Hamstring Discomfort) is available.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/itlf4iPYAa – 5:51 PM
INJURY REPORT vs WAS
PJ Washington (L Elbow Hyperextension) is OUT.
Gordon Hayward (R Hamstring Discomfort) is available.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/itlf4iPYAa – 5:51 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Someone meme Kuz for me.
Best meme gets a $1 cash app. pic.twitter.com/XK9TglSmbs – 5:46 PM
Someone meme Kuz for me.
Best meme gets a $1 cash app. pic.twitter.com/XK9TglSmbs – 5:46 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Calling all @JrWizards!
The Wizards Kids Club, presented by @GiantFood, has memberships on sale now!
#DCAboveAll – 5:46 PM
Calling all @JrWizards!
The Wizards Kids Club, presented by @GiantFood, has memberships on sale now!
#DCAboveAll – 5:46 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
“I’m just so grateful and I’m very humbled… I look forward to greater days ahead.”
I caught up with newly promoted Wizards team president Tommy Sheppard on today’s big news and what’s next for the franchise. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:44 PM
“I’m just so grateful and I’m very humbled… I look forward to greater days ahead.”
I caught up with newly promoted Wizards team president Tommy Sheppard on today’s big news and what’s next for the franchise. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:44 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Tonight’s Wizards starters in Charlotte: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. Wes Unseld Jr. said he expects to play Beal his usual stints, but the coaches will monitor Beal to make sure his wind is OK after a 2-game absence. – 5:43 PM
Tonight’s Wizards starters in Charlotte: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. Wes Unseld Jr. said he expects to play Beal his usual stints, but the coaches will monitor Beal to make sure his wind is OK after a 2-game absence. – 5:43 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards entered the season planning to be cautious with Spencer Dinwiddie on back-to-backs. Dinwiddie will start tonight in Charlotte, but the team likely will hold him out of tomorrow’s game in Miami, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 5:41 PM
The Wizards entered the season planning to be cautious with Spencer Dinwiddie on back-to-backs. Dinwiddie will start tonight in Charlotte, but the team likely will hold him out of tomorrow’s game in Miami, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 5:41 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Unseld doesn’t expect Spencer Dinwiddie to be available tomorrow for the Wizards v. Heat. Part of the plan given the ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
Unseld doesn’t expect Spencer Dinwiddie to be available tomorrow for the Wizards v. Heat. Part of the plan given the ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Spencer Dinwiddie is not expected to play tomorrow against the Heat, coach Wes Unseld Jr. says. Dinwiddie is being limited in back-to-backs due to his ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie is not expected to play tomorrow against the Heat, coach Wes Unseld Jr. says. Dinwiddie is being limited in back-to-backs due to his ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards starters vs. Hornets
Spencer Dinwiddie
Bradley Beal
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma
Daniel Gafford – 5:35 PM
Wizards starters vs. Hornets
Spencer Dinwiddie
Bradley Beal
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma
Daniel Gafford – 5:35 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
James Borrego said PJ Washington is close. Sounds like he could be available as soon as Friday against Indiana. Borrego said he’s as encouraged today with Washington’s progress as he’s been since he got injured in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/lh7LYqLZYN – 5:28 PM
James Borrego said PJ Washington is close. Sounds like he could be available as soon as Friday against Indiana. Borrego said he’s as encouraged today with Washington’s progress as he’s been since he got injured in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/lh7LYqLZYN – 5:28 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Tommy Sheppard predicted that Rui Hachimura may start practicing and maybe play in games with the Capital City Go-Go in 1-2 weeks. Thomas Bryant a bit later than that.
Of course, Sheppard said that a calendar is not going to dictate their return dates. – 5:27 PM
Tommy Sheppard predicted that Rui Hachimura may start practicing and maybe play in games with the Capital City Go-Go in 1-2 weeks. Thomas Bryant a bit later than that.
Of course, Sheppard said that a calendar is not going to dictate their return dates. – 5:27 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Pregame availability with Coach JB starts now! 🎙 #WASvsCHA twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:19 PM
Pregame availability with Coach JB starts now! 🎙 #WASvsCHA twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:19 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Tommy Sheppard on ESPN 980: “I think the best is yet to come.”
Sheppard is not one to pat himself on the back so he first credits Wes Unseld Jr. for the Wizards hot 10-3 start. – 5:04 PM
Tommy Sheppard on ESPN 980: “I think the best is yet to come.”
Sheppard is not one to pat himself on the back so he first credits Wes Unseld Jr. for the Wizards hot 10-3 start. – 5:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Ahead of tonight’s @Charlotte Hornets game vs. WAS, a few notes on the Hornets current 3-game win-streak:
In their last 3 games, Charlotte is averaging 109.3 ppg, 45.7 rpg, 26.7 apg and 11.0 spg, ranking 10th in ppg, 4th in apg and 2nd in spg over every team’s last 3 games #AllFly – 4:52 PM
Ahead of tonight’s @Charlotte Hornets game vs. WAS, a few notes on the Hornets current 3-game win-streak:
In their last 3 games, Charlotte is averaging 109.3 ppg, 45.7 rpg, 26.7 apg and 11.0 spg, ranking 10th in ppg, 4th in apg and 2nd in spg over every team’s last 3 games #AllFly – 4:52 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Wizards have the 3rd best defense in the NBA this season so far. They’re opponent shot location is excellent, forcing them into a lot of mid rangers and defending the rim/three point line effectively – 4:30 PM
Wizards have the 3rd best defense in the NBA this season so far. They’re opponent shot location is excellent, forcing them into a lot of mid rangers and defending the rim/three point line effectively – 4:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🎙 TUNE IN
Tommy Sheppard will be on @team980 at 5PM and @1067theFan at 6PM this evening! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/bo9REQczmm – 4:30 PM
🎙 TUNE IN
Tommy Sheppard will be on @team980 at 5PM and @1067theFan at 6PM this evening! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/bo9REQczmm – 4:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Happy birthday to one of the best to ever do it, Elvin Hayes! 🥳
#DCAboveAll | @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/aCqxtGND3G – 4:16 PM
Happy birthday to one of the best to ever do it, Elvin Hayes! 🥳
#DCAboveAll | @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/aCqxtGND3G – 4:16 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis on how today’s news fits into the team courting Bradley Beal:
“We can talk about it, but we had to create a team and a staff that played the right way, and we’ve done all we can.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11… – 3:48 PM
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis on how today’s news fits into the team courting Bradley Beal:
“We can talk about it, but we had to create a team and a staff that played the right way, and we’ve done all we can.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11… – 3:48 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Your phone just got cooler with these new wallpapers! 🔥
#WallpaperWednesday | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/09jc0VpLJH – 3:38 PM
Your phone just got cooler with these new wallpapers! 🔥
#WallpaperWednesday | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/09jc0VpLJH – 3:38 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
On this day in 1989, @realdellcurry nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hornets a 99-98 win over the Golden State Warriors at the Charlotte Coliseum.
#AllFly | #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/qDDiTWWz6q – 3:19 PM
On this day in 1989, @realdellcurry nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hornets a 99-98 win over the Golden State Warriors at the Charlotte Coliseum.
#AllFly | #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/qDDiTWWz6q – 3:19 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
It’s not sexy.
It doesn’t always show up on the box score.
It’s hard work.
It’s effort.
Montrezl Harrell this season:
• 4th in Box Outs Per Game
• 6th in FG percentage
• 6th in Player Efficiency Rating
• 10th in Screen Assists Per Game
[@Montrezl Harrell] pic.twitter.com/dqrsOBnjSS – 3:08 PM
It’s not sexy.
It doesn’t always show up on the box score.
It’s hard work.
It’s effort.
Montrezl Harrell this season:
• 4th in Box Outs Per Game
• 6th in FG percentage
• 6th in Player Efficiency Rating
• 10th in Screen Assists Per Game
[@Montrezl Harrell] pic.twitter.com/dqrsOBnjSS – 3:08 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🗣 STAND UP 🗣
Grammy Award winner @Ludacris will be performing on Friday, Dec. 3 following our game against the Cavs at @CapitalOneArena!
Get your tickets to watch some Friday night hoops followed by a legend on the mic 🎤
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 2:50 PM
🗣 STAND UP 🗣
Grammy Award winner @Ludacris will be performing on Friday, Dec. 3 following our game against the Cavs at @CapitalOneArena!
Get your tickets to watch some Friday night hoops followed by a legend on the mic 🎤
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 2:50 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The vibes are good when you’re stacking dubs.
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/8QnRtgJf0N – 2:27 PM
The vibes are good when you’re stacking dubs.
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/8QnRtgJf0N – 2:27 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Washington Wizards, who lead the Eastern Conference standings, would improve to 11-3 and equal a franchise-best start after 14 games if they defeat the Charlotte Hornets tonight. Click on the screen grab below for my keys to the game. pic.twitter.com/oHeAsHepDm – 2:23 PM
The Washington Wizards, who lead the Eastern Conference standings, would improve to 11-3 and equal a franchise-best start after 14 games if they defeat the Charlotte Hornets tonight. Click on the screen grab below for my keys to the game. pic.twitter.com/oHeAsHepDm – 2:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
OFFICIAL: We have recalled guard James Bouknight, center Kai Jones and forward JT Thor from the Greensboro Swarm.
🔗: https://t.co/26wGMWpyw6 pic.twitter.com/aEfT8RhMe1 – 2:15 PM
OFFICIAL: We have recalled guard James Bouknight, center Kai Jones and forward JT Thor from the Greensboro Swarm.
🔗: https://t.co/26wGMWpyw6 pic.twitter.com/aEfT8RhMe1 – 2:15 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2018, the @Charlotte Hornets Kemba Walker scored a career-high 60 points in a loss to the Sixers.
Walker’s 60 points are a franchise single-game record. He also set franchise single-game marks for field goals made (21) and attempted (34). pic.twitter.com/1p4eonwEFh – 2:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2018, the @Charlotte Hornets Kemba Walker scored a career-high 60 points in a loss to the Sixers.
Walker’s 60 points are a franchise single-game record. He also set franchise single-game marks for field goals made (21) and attempted (34). pic.twitter.com/1p4eonwEFh – 2:01 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Among players who have played at least 10 games, Montrezl Harrell is one of eight players with a true shooting percentage of at least 70.0 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/YCTr9gSGpI – 2:00 PM
Among players who have played at least 10 games, Montrezl Harrell is one of eight players with a true shooting percentage of at least 70.0 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/YCTr9gSGpI – 2:00 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With a win tonight, the 10-3 Wizards would match their best start to a season in franchise history. Their best start, 11-3, was in 1974-75. That team went on to play the Warriors in the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/7SXnFRO8T7 – 1:42 PM
With a win tonight, the 10-3 Wizards would match their best start to a season in franchise history. Their best start, 11-3, was in 1974-75. That team went on to play the Warriors in the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/7SXnFRO8T7 – 1:42 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Could be a special night in Charlotte.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/PJ9fxx1ieC – 1:30 PM
Could be a special night in Charlotte.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/PJ9fxx1ieC – 1:30 PM