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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

Preview the Dec. 23 matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

NBA results: December 22 – winners and losers Here’s a quick, easy-to-follow rundown of all the NBA games played on December 22, 2025. Below, you’ll find the final scores along with brie...

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Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Washington

Charlotte and Washington will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tre Mann - Pops for 13 points in loss Mann closed with 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 17 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Mann dropped 13 points, a much-improved performance when compared to his previous outing. Despite his offensive upside, Mann has failed to carve out a sizeable role in Charlotte, even with others around him missing time due to injuries. At best, Mann can be streamed in, if and when the schedule is in his favor.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diabaté - Season-high 14 rebounds Diabate notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and six steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Diabate played the bulk of the center minutes, following an injury to Mason Plumlee (groin) after just 10 minutes. Ryan Kalkbrenner was also missing in this one, sidelined due to an elbow injury. Diabate rewarded anyone who streamed him in, recording a career-high six steals, while also dominating the glass with a season-high 14 boards. If Kalkbrenner and Plumlee are to miss more time, Diabate would become a must-roster player, albeit as a short-term option only.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tidjane Salaün - Woeful in loss Salaun had two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Salaun offered basically nothing in the loss, continuing what has been a quiet two weeks. In five games during that time, Salaun has averaged just 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. While this is only his second season, it does appear as though taking him with the sixth pick in the 2024 draft could end up being a regrettable decision.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and De’Andre Hunter had 15 of his 27 points in the second half, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball - Nears double-double in defeat Ball contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact After scoring eight points on 3-of-14 shooting in Saturday's blowout loss to Detroit, Ball bounced back in a major way, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard knocked down a game-high-tying six triples en route to a team-best 23 points. He also led the Hornets in assists and has dished out at least nine in four of his last six outings. Ball is seemingly still on a minutes restriction following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and his status will be worth monitoring in the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back set Tuesday against the Wizards.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' Thomas Bryant Got Instant Karma for Taunting Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Whoops!

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Mason Plumlee - Picks up leg injury Plumlee has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness. He'll finish the night with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT) and five r...

Impact It's unclear as to when Plumlee suffered the injury, but the team has elected to shut him down for the night. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington until further notice.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Kon Knueppel fastest to 100 threes in NBA history | Sporting News The rookie keeps getting better and better.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets could already have the answer to a nagging problem on the roster One of the Charlotte Hornets' problems is the lack of able playmakers, but they may not have to look far for a solution.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Mason Plumlee - Starting Monday Plumlee is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact The veteran center is getting the start in place of the injured Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow). Plumlee logged 23 minutes in his lone start of the season during the Nov. 23 loss in Atlanta, so a rise in streaming appeal should be expected Monday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets throw out a new starting lineup with one starter ruled out vs. the Cavaliers In a few minutes, the Charlotte Hornets will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in two weeks. Moments ago, head coach...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Liam McNeeley talks rookie season, enjoys Charlotte's rookie class | Sporting News Charlotte's rookie class has impressed all season.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Necessity lineups are fading: How 3 returns let the Cavs play by design again After weeks of patchwork rotations and survival basketball, Cleveland enters Monday’s matchup against the Hornets with reinforcements that r...

1 DAY AGO • CLEVELAND.COM

Tidjane Salaun's unexpected rise spells good news for another Hornets youngster One of the Charlotte Hornets' rookies have struggled so far, but he can follow in the footsteps of the much-improved Tidjane Salaun.

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Hornets' injury report: Updates on LaMelo Ball, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more | Sporting News Charlotte will look to win their second straight game against the Cavaliers Monday night.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions The Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

1 DAY AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

LaMelo Ball - Available Monday Ball (wrist) is available to play Monday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Ball carried a probable tag coming into Monday's contest, and will officially shed his injury designation. In 18 games this season, Ball averages 19.2 points, 8.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.7 threes across 28.6 minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Downgraded to out Monday Sexton (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact This will mark Sexton's seventh consecutive absence due to his quad injury, and there is no clear timetable for his return. Josh Green and Sion James may see extended run Monday as a result.

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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Washington

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Washington

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak