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Warriors Defeat Hornets 136-116 at Chase Center

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Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Chase Center

Golden State Warriors 136, Charlotte Hornets 116, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors?

Golden State Warriors beat Charlotte Hornets 136-116 at Chase Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors?

Golden State Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.

The Golden State Warriors secured a decisive victory over the Charlotte Hornets, winning 136-116 at Chase Center. This win extends the Warriors' dominance in the series, as they have now won all three meetings this season against the Hornets, having previously triumphed 132-125 on December 31, 2025, and 119-101 on March 4, 2025. The Warriors' strong home record of 24-19 contrasts sharply with the Hornets' away struggles, as they now sit at 15-27 overall.

In their last ten games, the Warriors have shown impressive form, boasting a record of 7-3 and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They have averaged 118.4 points scored while allowing 113.0 points during this stretch. Their most recent games included a 126-113 win against the New York Knicks and a 119-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. At home, the Warriors have a record of 5-2 in their last seven games, averaging 122.6 points scored and 110.0 points allowed in their last five outings.

Conversely, the Hornets have struggled recently, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, but they did manage to secure a win against the Los Angeles Lakers, 135-117, in their most recent matchup. Despite this victory, their overall away performance has been lackluster, with a home record of 0-4 in their last four games. They have averaged 119.7 points scored and 111.3 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a somewhat high-scoring nature, though their defense has been inconsistent.

In terms of injuries, the Warriors were without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee issues. The Hornets had Brandon Miller and PJ Hall listed as day-to-day, both dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively. The absence of key players can significantly impact team dynamics, and both teams had to adjust their strategies accordingly.

The betting market reflected the Warriors' favorable position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -7.5 in favor of Golden State. The total for the game was set at 236.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. The moneyline odds were -298.0 for the Warriors and 240.0 for the Hornets, indicating a strong expectation for a Warriors victory.

As the game unfolded, the Warriors showcased their offensive prowess, highlighted by scoring plays in the fourth quarter that included a 3-foot running dunk from Will Richard and a 28-foot three-pointer by Tre Mann. The Hornets attempted to close the gap but ultimately fell short as the Warriors maintained their lead throughout the game.

Overall, this matchup not only illustrated the Warriors' current form and home advantage but also highlighted the challenges faced by the Hornets as they continue to navigate their season amidst injuries and inconsistent performances.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GS -7.5	236.5 o -108 / u -112	Charlotte Hornets +240 · Golden State Warriors -298

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Injury report

Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsDe'Anthony Melton24Golden State Warriors
AssistsBrandin Podziemski7Golden State Warriors
ReboundsQuinten Post7Golden State Warriors
PointsBrandon Miller28Charlotte Hornets
AssistsBrandon Miller5Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsKon Knueppel11Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2118.4 scored · 113 allowed per game5-2 at home

W126-113vs New York KnicksJan 16
W119-97vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 14
L111-124vs Atlanta HawksJan 12
W137-103vs Sacramento KingsJan 10
W120-113vs Milwaukee BucksJan 8
L102-103at LA ClippersJan 6
W123-114vs Utah JazzJan 4
L94-131vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 3
W132-125at Charlotte HornetsDec 31
W120-107at Brooklyn NetsDec 30

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 4-6Streak W1119.7 scored · 111.3 allowed per game4-2 away

W135-117at Los Angeles LakersJan 16
L109-117at LA ClippersJan 13
W150-95at Utah JazzJan 11
L112-114vs Indiana PacersJan 9
L96-97vs Toronto RaptorsJan 8
W124-97at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 6
W112-99at Chicago BullsJan 4
L121-122at Milwaukee BucksJan 3
L125-132vs Golden State WarriorsDec 31
L113-123vs Milwaukee BucksDec 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Golden State Warriors
Field goals	43-94	51-93
Field goal %	46	55
Three-pointers	16-44	23-52
Three-point %	36	44
Free throws	14-17	11-13
Free throw %	82	85
Rebounds	44	41
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	32	32
Assists	27	34
Steals	5	8
Blocks	3	7
Turnovers	17	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	16
Fast-break points	10	19
Points in the paint	48	56
Fouls	22	23
Largest lead	0	22
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter84-98De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter84-99De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-102Buddy Hield makes 22-foot three pointer (Quinten Post assists)
3rd Quarter86-102Collin Sexton makes driving layup
3rd Quarter87-102Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-102Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter89-102LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter90-102LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter90-105Brandin Podziemski makes 26-foot three point jumper (De'Anthony Melton assists)
3rd Quarter93-105Collin Sexton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Grant Williams assists)
3rd Quarter93-106Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter93-107Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter94-107Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter94-109De'Anthony Melton makes driving layup
3rd Quarter94-110De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter94-111De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter94-112De'Anthony Melton makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-112LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-112LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-113Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-113Brandon Miller makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter99-113Tidjane Salaun makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-113Tidjane Salaun makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-113Ryan Kalkbrenner makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter105-113Kon Knueppel makes 22-foot three point jumper (Brandon Miller assists)
4th Quarter105-116Draymond Green makes 26-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter105-118Al Horford makes running layup (De'Anthony Melton assists)
4th Quarter105-119Al Horford makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter105-122Will Richard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandin Podziemski assists)
4th Quarter108-122Brandon Miller makes 27-foot three pointer (Collin Sexton assists)
4th Quarter108-125Moses Moody makes 23-foot running jump shot (Brandin Podziemski assists)
4th Quarter108-128De'Anthony Melton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Will Richard assists)
4th Quarter108-130Will Richard makes 3-foot running dunk
4th Quarter111-130Tre Mann makes 28-foot three pointer
4th Quarter113-130Pat Connaughton makes 3-foot two point shot (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter113-132Buddy Hield makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter115-132Pat Connaughton makes 3-foot two point shot (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter115-134Trayce Jackson-Davis makes 2-foot driving dunk (Will Richard assists)
4th Quarter116-134Pat Connaughton makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-136Buddy Hield makes driving layup