Charlotte Hornets
2026-27 season · 3-2
In plain words
- Scores 101.0 points a game (last in the league).
- Allows 108.2 points a game (8th of 30; 1st allows the fewest).
- Plays at 100.5 possessions a game (29th of 30; 1st is the fastest).
What this defense allows, by position
| Per game, to | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 50.2#4 | 16.4#18 | 16.8#24 | 6.4#6 |
| Forwards | 47.0#24 | 16.6#8 | 5.8#4 | 5.8#28 |
| Centers | 13.8#12 | 8.0#7 | 3.8#22 | 1.0#17 |
Colors are from the opposing player’s side: green means this defense gives up a lot there, red means it gives up little.
Players
Per game. Tap a player for his numbers and game log.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 25.6 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 33.8 |
| Dennis Schroder G | 14.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 32.6 |
| Moussa Diabate F | 9.2 | 9.4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| Grayson Allen G | 15.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 28.2 |
| Naz Reid C | 17.0 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 27.4 |
| Sion James G | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 25.8 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 17.2 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| Christian Anderson G | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 10.4 |
Injuries
- Questionable: Dennis Schroder. Schroder (foot) is probable for Friday against the Wizards.
- Out: Kon Knueppel. Knueppel (hamstring) was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday. He remains out for Friday's contest against the Wizards.
- Out: Coby White. Head coach Charles Lee said Monday that White (calf) remains without a timeline for a return, though Lee added that he'll have a better idea of where things sta
- Out: Grant Williams. Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following Charlotte's upcoming two-game road trip, Rod Boone reports.
- Out: Kylan Boswell. Boswell (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.