Thunder Defeat Hornets 109-96 in Charlotte
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center
Oklahoma City Thunder 109, Charlotte Hornets 96, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Charlotte Hornets 109-96 at Spectrum Center on November 15, 2025.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a decisive 109-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on November 15, 2025. This win extends the Thunder's strong season, improving their record to 13-1, while the Hornets fall to 4-9. The Thunder have now won five consecutive games, showcasing their dominance with an average of 121.0 points scored and only 103.2 points allowed in their last ten outings. In contrast, the Hornets have struggled recently, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 117.0 points scored and allowing 121.5 points.
The Thunder's away performance has been particularly impressive, as they hold a 4-1 record in away games, while the Hornets have a home record of 2-3. Historically, the Thunder have the upper hand in this matchup, leading the series 1-0 this season and having won both previous meetings in 2025, including a significant 141-106 victory on March 22 and a 106-94 win on December 28.
In terms of injuries, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. For the Hornets, Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle) were uncertain for the game. The Thunder faced similar challenges, with Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring) all listed as day-to-day.
The market reflected the Thunder's strong form, with odds favoring them significantly, as indicated by their 0.0 home win probability for the Hornets, suggesting a lack of confidence in Charlotte's ability to secure a win.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Thunder capitalized on their offensive efficiency. The fourth quarter saw several key scoring plays, including a 26-foot three-point jumper by Branden Carlson and a driving layup by Ajay Mitchell, which helped solidify their lead. The Thunder's KJ Simpson was instrumental, contributing multiple assists and scoring crucial points in the final quarter.
Fans watching the game noted the Thunder's ability to maintain control and execute effectively in critical moments, a hallmark of their recent success. The Hornets, while showing flashes of potential, struggled to keep pace, particularly in the latter stages of the game.
Injury report
- Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
- PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
- Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
- Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
- Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Leaders
- PointsMiles Bridges15Charlotte Hornets
- AssistsKJ Simpson5Charlotte Hornets
- ReboundsMoussa Diabate11Charlotte Hornets
- PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander33Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander7Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein12Oklahoma City Thunder
Recent form
Charlotte Hornets
Last 10: 3-7Streak L1117 scored · 121.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- 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
- L107-123vs Orlando MagicOct 30
- L117-144at Miami HeatOct 28
- W139-113at Washington WizardsOct 26
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 9-1Streak W4121 scored · 103.2 allowed per game4-1 away
- W121-92vs Los Angeles LakersNov 13
- W126-102vs Golden State WarriorsNov 12
- W114-100at Memphis GrizzliesNov 9
- W132-101at Sacramento KingsNov 8
- L119-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 6
- W126-107at LA ClippersNov 5
- W137-106vs New Orleans PelicansNov 2
- W127-108vs Washington WizardsOct 31
- W107-101vs Sacramento KingsOct 29
- W101-94at Dallas MavericksOct 28
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 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 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 45-89 | 37-96 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 11-23 | 16-42 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 38 |
| Free throws | 8-10 | 6-7 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 30 |
| Assists | 26 | 23 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 58 | 42 |
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter67-58Ryan Kalkbrenner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-58Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter71-58Chet Holmgren makes driving layup (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-58Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 2-foot layup (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-61KJ Simpson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pat Connaughton assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-63Moussa Diabate makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter73-65Tre Mann makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-65Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter77-65Cason Wallace makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter79-65Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 13-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter79-67Collin Sexton makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter82-67Isaiah Joe makes 22-foot three point shot (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter83-67Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-67Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter87-67Ajay Mitchell makes 26-foot three point shot
- 3rd Quarter87-69Moussa Diabate makes layup
- 3rd Quarter87-70Moussa Diabate makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter87-73Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter89-73Ajay Mitchell makes 5-foot jumper (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
- 4th Quarter90-73Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter92-73Isaiah Hartenstein makes 3-foot two point shot (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter94-73Ousmane Dieng makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter94-75Miles Bridges makes driving layup (Collin Sexton assists)
- 4th Quarter95-75Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-75Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-78Sion James makes 27-foot three point jumper (KJ Simpson assists)
- 4th Quarter98-78Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter100-78Isaiah Hartenstein makes 6-foot two point shot (Chet Holmgren assists)
- 4th Quarter100-80Miles Bridges makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter100-82KJ Simpson makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter102-82Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter102-84Ryan Kalkbrenner makes alley oop layup (KJ Simpson assists)
- 4th Quarter102-86Moussa Diabate makes 6-foot two point shot (KJ Simpson assists)
- 4th Quarter102-88KJ Simpson makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter104-88Chet Holmgren makes 17-foot jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
- 4th Quarter104-91Antonio Reeves makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mason Plumlee assists)
- 4th Quarter104-94Antonio Reeves makes 23-foot three point jumper (KJ Simpson assists)
- 4th Quarter107-94Branden Carlson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ousmane Dieng assists)
- 4th Quarter107-96KJ Simpson makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter109-96Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte Hornets, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.
Venue
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte, NC
- Attendance19469
- OfficialsDerrick Collins, Josh Tiven, Nate Green
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