: The Hornets' defense, particularly the effort of Sion James on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), held the league's No. 2 scorer to just 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting.
: Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 28 points , including 7-of-10 from three-point range. Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
The two teams split their regular-season series 1–1, with each team winning on the other's home floor. : The Hornets' defense, particularly the effort of
In their most recent matchup on January 5, 2026, the pulled off a major upset, defeating the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124–97 at Paycom Center. Mon, Jan 5 Hornets won! Game Summary: January 5, 2026 : The Hornets' defense
