Clippers Defeat Hornets 131-116 in Charlotte Showdown
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center
LA Clippers 131, Charlotte Hornets 116, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets?
LA Clippers beat Charlotte Hornets 131-116 at Spectrum Center on November 22, 2025.
The LA Clippers secured a decisive 131-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on November 22, 2025. This win extends the Clippers' lead in the season series against the Hornets to 2-0, having previously defeated them 112-104 on February 1, 2025, and 123-88 on March 16, 2025.
Entering this matchup, both teams were struggling to find their footing in the NBA. The Hornets held a home record of 4-12 and had lost their last four games, averaging 112.9 points scored while allowing 118.1 points per game over their last ten outings. Their recent performances included a 118-127 loss to the Indiana Pacers just two days prior, and they had only managed to win two of their last ten games, indicating a challenging stretch.
On the other side, the Clippers had a slightly better away record of 5-11 but were also on a downward trend, having lost their last three games. Their average points scored per game in the last ten was 110.9, while they allowed 119.7 points. They faced a tough defeat against the Orlando Magic, losing 101-129 the day before their game against the Hornets.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets were dealing with the day-to-day statuses of Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle), which could have impacted their performance. The Clippers were missing Jordan Miller (out with a shoulder injury) and had Bradley Beal (day-to-day with a hip issue) and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (day-to-day with a foot injury) also uncertain for the game.
The match conditions were set in the Spectrum Center, where the Hornets have struggled this season. Their home record stood at 2-3 in the last five games, while the Clippers were 1-4 in their last five away games. The betting market reflected this uncertainty, with the Clippers favored to win at -3.5 according to the provider.
The game saw the Clippers take control early, with James Harden contributing significantly in the fourth quarter. He made crucial free throws and a three-pointer that helped extend the Clippers' lead. Despite a late push from the Hornets, highlighted by Collin Sexton's efforts, they could not close the gap sufficiently.
As the final buzzer sounded, the Clippers emerged victorious with a score of 131-116, showcasing their offensive capabilities while the Hornets continued to struggle defensively.
Injury report
- Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
- PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Leaders
- PointsKon Knueppel26Charlotte Hornets
- AssistsLaMelo Ball7Charlotte Hornets
- ReboundsMoussa Diabate7Charlotte Hornets
- PointsJames Harden55LA Clippers
- AssistsChris Paul8LA Clippers
- ReboundsIvica Zubac9LA Clippers
Recent form
Charlotte Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak L4112.9 scored · 118.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L118-127at Indiana PacersNov 20
- L108-110at Toronto RaptorsNov 18
- L96-109vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 16
- L134-147at Milwaukee BucksNov 15
- W111-100vs Milwaukee BucksNov 13
- L111-121vs Los Angeles LakersNov 11
- L108-126at Miami HeatNov 8
- L112-116at New Orleans PelicansNov 5
- W126-103vs Utah JazzNov 2
- L105-122vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 1
LA Clippers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L3110.9 scored · 119.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- L101-129at Orlando MagicNov 21
- L108-110at Philadelphia 76ersNov 18
- L118-121at Boston CelticsNov 16
- W133-127at Dallas MavericksNov 15
- L116-130vs Denver NuggetsNov 13
- L102-105vs Atlanta HawksNov 11
- L103-114vs Phoenix SunsNov 9
- L102-115at Phoenix SunsNov 7
- L107-126vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 5
- L119-120vs Miami HeatNov 4
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | LA Clippers | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 46-90 | 41-85 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 19-43 | 11-36 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 31 |
| Free throws | 20-24 | 23-26 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Assists | 30 | 24 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 44 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter93-78Miles Bridges makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter96-78Nicolas Batum makes 25-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter96-80Collin Sexton makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter96-82Moussa Diabate makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter99-82Brook Lopez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter102-82Nicolas Batum makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter102-84Brandon Miller makes 12-foot step back jumpshot (LaMelo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter105-84Brook Lopez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter105-87Brandon Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter108-87Brook Lopez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter108-88Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-89Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-91LaMelo Ball makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter111-91Kobe Sanders makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter112-91Cam Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-91Cam Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-92Brandon Miller makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter113-93Brandon Miller makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter113-94Brandon Miller makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter113-97Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three pointer (Mason Plumlee assists)
- 4th Quarter115-97John Collins makes alley oop dunk shot (Kobe Sanders assists)
- 4th Quarter117-97Ivica Zubac makes 2-foot two point shot (Kris Dunn assists)
- 4th Quarter117-100Brandon Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter118-100James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-100James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-102LaMelo Ball makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter122-102James Harden makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter124-102Kris Dunn makes driving layup (James Harden assists)
- 4th Quarter124-105Sion James makes 26-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter126-105James Harden makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter126-106LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter126-107LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-107James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter128-107James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-107James Harden makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter131-109Collin Sexton makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Liam McNeeley assists)
- 4th Quarter131-112Liam McNeeley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Collin Sexton assists)
- 4th Quarter131-113Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-114Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-116Collin Sexton makes two point shot (Sion James assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte Hornets, below favours LA Clippers.
Venue
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte, NC
- Attendance18721
- OfficialsJames Capers, Justin Van Duyne, Pat O'Connell
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