NBA · Final

Clippers Hold Off Hornets for Victory at Home

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Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Intuit Dome

LA Clippers 117, Charlotte Hornets 109, 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 LA Clippers?

LA Clippers beat Charlotte Hornets 117-109 at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers?

LA Clippers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The LA Clippers secured a 117-109 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the Intuit Dome, marking their third consecutive win against Charlotte this season and extending their series lead to 2-0. The Clippers improved their home record to 17-23, while the Hornets fell to 14-27 on the road. This matchup showcased the Clippers' recent strong form, as they have been on a roll with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 115.6 points scored and 106.9 points allowed during this stretch.

In contrast, the Hornets have had a mixed bag of results, going 5-5 in their last ten games, with their recent performance highlighted by a dominant 150-95 win over the Utah Jazz just two days prior to this game. Charlotte's scoring average during this span stood at 119.9 points, while they allowed 109.3 points per game. The Hornets' away record has been notably better than their home performance, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games.

Historically, the Clippers have fared well against the Hornets, winning all three of their previous meetings this season, with scores of 131-116 and 123-88 in earlier matchups. The Clippers' success against Charlotte has been evident, as they have consistently outperformed them in scoring and defensive metrics.

In terms of injuries, the Clippers were without Jordan Miller due to a shoulder issue, while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were both listed as day-to-day with hip and foot injuries, respectively. For the Hornets, Brandon Miller and PJ Hall were also day-to-day, dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Clippers with a spread of -4.5 and a moneyline of -192. The total for the game was set at 222.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0, indicating a competitive expectation for the game.

Conditions for the game were typical for a mid-January evening in Los Angeles, with no significant weather impacts affecting play. Viewers were treated to a tightly contested fourth quarter, where scoring plays included key contributions from both teams. Notable moments included Kawhi Leonard's driving floating jump shot, which helped the Clippers maintain their lead, and LaMelo Ball's consistent scoring efforts that kept the Hornets within striking distance.

As the game progressed, the Clippers demonstrated their ability to execute under pressure, particularly in the final moments, ensuring they secured the victory at home. The Clippers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure ultimately proved decisive in the outcome of this matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAC -4.5	222.5 o -105 / u -115	Charlotte Hornets +160 · LA Clippers -192

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Injury report

Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsKawhi Leonard35LA Clippers
AssistsJames Harden10LA Clippers
ReboundsIvica Zubac11LA Clippers
PointsLaMelo Ball25Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball5Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMoussa Diabate15Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

LA Clippers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2115.6 scored · 106.9 allowed per game5-1 at home

W98-92at Detroit PistonsJan 11
W121-105at Brooklyn NetsJan 10
L111-123at New York KnicksJan 8
W103-102vs Golden State WarriorsJan 6
L115-146vs Boston CelticsJan 4
W118-101vs Utah JazzJan 2
W131-90vs Sacramento KingsDec 31
W112-99vs Detroit PistonsDec 29
W119-103at Portland Trail BlazersDec 27
W128-108vs Houston RocketsDec 24

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1119.9 scored · 109.3 allowed per game4-1 away

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
W120-105at Orlando MagicDec 27
W126-109vs Washington WizardsDec 24

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	LA Clippers
Field goals	43-88	41-92
Field goal %	49	45
Three-pointers	10-33	18-49
Three-point %	30	37
Free throws	13-17	17-21
Free throw %	76	81
Rebounds	49	37
Offensive rebounds	10	9
Defensive rebounds	39	28
Assists	24	22
Steals	3	7
Blocks	4	0
Turnovers	10	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	6
Fast-break points	11	20
Points in the paint	58	40
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	5	13
Lead changes	21	21
Time in front	30	52

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter69-75Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (Brandon Miller assists)
3rd Quarter69-77Ivica Zubac makes 7-foot two point shot (Nicolas Batum assists)
3rd Quarter71-77LaMelo Ball makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter74-77LaMelo Ball makes 27-foot running jump shot (Josh Green assists)
3rd Quarter76-77LaMelo Ball makes two point shot
3rd Quarter76-79Jordan Miller makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (James Harden assists)
3rd Quarter79-79Josh Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter79-81James Harden makes driving layup
3rd Quarter82-81Sion James makes 23-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter82-84Brook Lopez makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Miller assists)
3rd Quarter83-84Grant Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter84-84Grant Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter84-86Jordan Miller makes driving layup
4th Quarter87-86Miles Bridges makes 25-foot three point jumper (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter89-86Tre Mann makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter89-89Brook Lopez makes 28-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter90-89Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-89Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-92Kobe Sanders makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
4th Quarter93-92Moussa Diabate makes driving layup (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter93-95Jordan Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brook Lopez assists)
4th Quarter95-95Kon Knueppel makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-97Jordan Miller makes 1-foot dunk (Kawhi Leonard assists)
4th Quarter97-97Tre Mann makes driving layup
4th Quarter97-98Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-99Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-99Tre Mann makes 24-foot three point jumper (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter100-102Jordan Miller makes 29-foot three point jumper (John Collins assists)
4th Quarter100-105James Harden makes 31-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter100-108James Harden makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter101-108Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-110James Harden makes running layup
4th Quarter101-112Kobe Sanders makes 2-foot running dunk (Jordan Miller assists)
4th Quarter101-114Kawhi Leonard makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter103-114LaMelo Ball makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter105-114LaMelo Ball makes 6-foot two point shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter107-114LaMelo Ball makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter107-116Jordan Miller makes tip shot
4th Quarter107-117Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-117Kon Knueppel makes 1-foot driving dunk (Sion James assists)