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Wizards Host Hornets in Home Opener Tonight

Early breakout Kyshawn George leads a short-handed rotation with Bilal Coulibaly out.

Overview

  • Tip-off is 6:00 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena as both teams enter 1–1 to start the season.
  • Washington lists Bilal Coulibaly out with a thumb injury, while Charlotte reports no injured players.
  • Kyshawn George has paced the Wizards through two games, averaging 27.5 points, 10 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
  • Rookie Tre Johnson has provided 33 points in 52 bench minutes for Washington after Hornets fans linked him in pre-draft chatter.
  • Odds list Charlotte +2.5 with a 232.5 over/under, and the game airs on Monumental Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Southeast and NBA League Pass.