Preview: Hornets Visit Wizards in Sunday NBA Matchup WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Charlotte Hornets will look to build on a recent stretch of improved play when they visit the struggling Washington Wizards on Sunday at Capital One Arena. The Hornets (26-30) have won seven of their last 11 games, though they are coming off a 105-101 home loss to Houston on Thursday. Charlotte has dominated the season series with Washington, winning all three meetings, including a 119-115 victory on Jan. 24. Forward Grant Williams has been a key contributor for Charlotte. He is coming off a strong performance against the Rockets, scoring 20 points with nine rebounds. Over his last 10 games, Williams is averaging 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, providing versatile frontcourt play. The Wizards (15-39) have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference but are coming off a rare win, 112-105 over Indiana on Thursday. Rookie forward Tristan Vukcevic has shown flashes of potential, averaging 13.5 points and 3.8 rebounds over his last four contests. He scored 12 points with five rebounds in the win over the Pacers. Charlotte’s offense, led by guard LaMelo Ball, will test a Washington defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed. Ball is averaging 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in his last outing. The Hornets have scored at least 119 points in each of their three wins over the Wizards this season. For Washington, finding consistent scoring beyond Vukcevic and forward Anthony Gill, who had 13 points and eight rebounds against Indiana, will be crucial. The Wizards have lost 10 of their last 13 games. The game is the first of a two-game road trip for Charlotte, which visits Chicago on Tuesday. Washington begins a two-game road trip in Atlanta on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.